Three years and more than 10,000 lawyer calls after being charged, this Wisconsin mother still doesn’t have a defense attorney
Wisconsin has a shortage of public defenders, and felony cases are taking longer to resolve.
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Are US interstate truckers required to read and speak English?
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Do tens of millions of unauthorized immigrants receive federal health benefits?
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For the first time in 30 years, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is without Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. It is also without one of its most consistent advocates for transparency in government.
Your Right to Know: When transparency is disregarded
Recent weeks have brought forth two of the most egregious violations of the public’s right to know in Wisconsin.