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| Democrats call for hearing on safety at Wisconsin prisons |
| By wrn.com- Andrew Beckett |
| Published: 12/17/2015 |
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State Senate Democrats are calling for a public hearing on safety at Wisconsin’s correctional facilities. The request comes in response to extensive abuse allegations against juvenile offenders housed at the Lincoln Hills Correctional Facility, which are currently being investigated by the state. State Senators Fred Risser (D-Madison) and Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) argued Wednesday lawmakers have a moral responsibility to investigate the matter as well, in order to ensure Wisconsin’s prisons are safe, and called for Senate Judiciary and Public Safety to convene a public hearing on the issue. Republican state Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), who chairs the committee, agreed there are concerns about the allegations surrounding Lincoln Hills, but said now is not the time for a hearing. The Racine Republican noted the investigation is ongoing and he worries a hearing could disrupt the probe. Read More. |
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