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Does incarcerating someone in a Wisconsin prison for a year cost more than annual state technical school tuition?

by Laura Schulte / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Yes. Incarcerating someone in Wisconsin correctional institutions costs far more than tuition at a state technical college.

A smartphone screen displays a video call on the ICSolutions app showing a person with glasses and a beard, with text reading "24:06 Time Remaining" and an "End Visit" button at the bottom.

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What do you do when the Parole Commission says you’re lying? Following up with Derek Williams

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service March 13, 2026March 11, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Photos of people, a note, a "University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee" magnet, a small notepad and other items

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His 180-year prison sentence was cut after saving a guard’s life. Years later, he’s still waiting to go home.

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service October 17, 2025October 15, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Prison behind bars

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Why is Wisconsin’s prison system such a ‘mess,’ and what can be done to fix it?

by Sreejita Patra / Wisconsin Watch June 23, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A scale weighing justice and a gavel

Was a sexual assault convict freed after Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford’s office failed to file an appeal?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch February 6, 2025March 27, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Outside view of Waupun Correctional Institution

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Wisconsin’s inmate population swells as other states limit incarceration and close prisons

by Nicholas Garton / Cap Times and Jim Malewitz / Wisconsin Watch August 21, 2024August 20, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Aerial Google Earth view of Wisconsin's youth prison

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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers urges federal judge not to make changes at youth prison following counselor death

by Todd Richmond / Associated Press August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Exterior view of Waupun Correctional Institution

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Waupun prison warden, eight staff members charged following probes into inmate deaths

by Todd Richmond / Associated Press and Scott Bauer / Associated Press June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Collage of inmates

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Incarcerated Wisconsin residents share their priorities for a new Department of Corrections leader

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service April 23, 2024April 19, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Exterior view of Waupun Correctional Institution

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Attorney seeks external review of conditions at Waupun prison amid lawsuit

by Sarah Lehr / WPR April 10, 2024April 16, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Exterior of Waupun Correctional Institution seen from behind a fence

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Feds investigating suspected smuggling at Waupun prison; 11 workers suspended

by Todd Richmond / Associated Press March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A sign reads “Waupun Killed My Dad” at a rally outside the Capitol.

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Another inmate found dead at Wisconsin prison in Waupun

by Todd Richmond / Associated Press March 6, 2024March 7, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch