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Posted inJustice & Safety

Dane County is home to pilot program that provides lawyers for immigrants

by Natalie Yahr May 19th, 2019February 24th, 2021 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

Dane County, Wisconsin, has been selected as one of 13 sites across the country to test a new model: a public-defender-style system aimed at providing a lawyer to every detained, indigent immigrant.

Posted inEconomy, Government, Scott Walker's Wisconsin

Most northern counties left behind by Gov. Scott Walker’s jobs agency

by Madeleine BehrMay 31st, 2015July 27th, 2015
Posted inGovernment, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety

Experts: Drug choice, not race, fuels disparities in Wisconsin drug courts

by Taylor ChaseAugust 17th, 2014August 16th, 2014
Posted inGovernment, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety

Wisconsin drug courts grow, but racial disparities persist

by Taylor ChaseAugust 17th, 2014August 16th, 2014
Posted inEnvironment, Water Watch Wisconsin

Scientists unveil scenarios for 2070 life in Madison area

by Kate GoldenMay 15th, 2014June 13th, 2014
Posted inEnvironment, Murky Waters, Water Watch Wisconsin

Lake scientists to Kegonsa: Lower your water quality expectations

by Kate GoldenMay 14th, 2014June 20th, 2014
Posted inEnvironment, Murky Waters, Water Watch Wisconsin

Landowners, volunteers unite to clean up ‘impaired’ waters

by Jessica VanEgeren May 14th, 2014June 20th, 2014
Posted inEnvironment, Murky Waters, Water Watch Wisconsin

How to make a digester profitable: Veggies and poker chips

by Jessica VanEgeren April 30th, 2014June 20th, 2014
Posted inEnvironment, Murky Waters, Water Watch Wisconsin

Manure digesters seen as best hope for curbing lake pollution, but drawbacks remain

by Jessica VanEgeren April 30th, 2014July 3rd, 2019
Posted inMoney & Politics Column

Locals lose their tower power

by Bill Lueders March 4th, 2014July 29th, 2016
Posted inGovernment, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety

Mentally ill ex-inmates lack treatment, meds

by Nora HertelNovember 10th, 2013June 16th, 2014
Posted inHealth & Welfare, Justice & Safety

Ignored and underfunded, mental health care thin at county jails

by Rory Linnane, Tegan Wendland and Kate Golden December 22nd, 2012September 29th, 2014

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