By Paul Snyder A proposal to repeal Wisconsin’s early release for inmates faces stiff opposition from the state’s top corrections official, who argues scrapping the program could force more prison construction spending. “If we don’t continue down the road we’re ...

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By Paul Snyder The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is trying to set a construction strategy based on what likely will be conflicting inmate population projections. The first estimate predicts more inmates and recommends major renovation projects. The second projection, though ...

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Paul Snyder [email protected] The chorus of anger and resignation gets louder every time the state has to shell out more money for the Stanley Correctional Institution. “It’s a white elephant,” said David Helbach, administrator for the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s ...

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Matt Pommer The shadow of Willie Horton seems to be cast over debate on the new state budget, but a union leader is defending an idea for prison reform. The debate began when Gov. Jim Doyle, a Democrat, proposed allowing ...

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