New plan from Gov. Tony Evers proposes sweeping changes to the state’s correctional system
Governor Tony Evers unveiled a $500 million proposal on Sunday that includes the closure of the Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI). The plan aims to address aging state facilities while improving safety,
Tony Evers will seek a $500 million prison overhaul and the closing of Green Bay Correctional
Tony Evers will propose ... of taking care of our kids," Evers said about the initial push in 2018 to close the youth prison after years of abuse of inmates and staff. "We never got that done ...
Wisconsin governor floats plan to close 19th-century prison and overhaul corrections system
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s second-oldest prison, built in the 1800s and long targeted for closure, would finally be shuttered under a new plan from Gov. Tony Evers that proposes sweeping ...
Gov. Evers announces Corrections Reform Plan, including closing Green Bay Correctional
There have been bipartisan calls to close Green Bay Correctional Institution for well over a decade as the prison has dealt with overcrowding, alleged abuse, and restrictions for inmates. Evers presented his plan as the best and only option to address the state’s aging facilities,
Gov. Evers proposes closing Green Bay prison, sweeping prison reforms
Gov. Tony Evers is proposing sweeping prison reforms in his upcoming budget that includes closing one of the state's oldest prisons.Green Bay's 126-year-old maximum-security prison
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Gov. Evers announces plan to close GBCI and overhaul corrections system
MADISON, Wis. (AP/WBAY) — Wisconsin’s second-oldest prison, built in the 1800s and long targeted for closure, would finally be shuttered under a new plan from Gov. Tony Evers that proposes ...
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Evers proposes closing 127-year-old Green Bay prison in $500M corrections reform plan
Wisconsin's second-oldest prison, built in the 1800s and long targeted for closure, would finally be shuttered under a new plan from Gov. Tony Evers that proposes sweeping changes to the state’s ...
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MPS audit ordered by Gov. Tony Evers recommends sweeping changes to top level operations
Tony Evers, highlights a culture resistant to change ... "Internally, leadership instability, a culture resistant to change, high staff turnover, and ineffective systems and reporting protocols ...
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MPS operations audit lists dozens of recommendations requiring ‘urgent’ action for change
Gov. Tony Evers has released an audit of Milwaukee Public Schools operations that identified inefficiencies and other issues ...
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Governor Evers highlights Head Start providers in Western Wisconsin visit
Governor Evers stopped by Western Dairyland's Head Start facility to tour classrooms and speak with administrators of the pre ...
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Audit of Milwaukee Public Schools calls for systemic changes to adequately support students
The operational audit was ordered by Gov. Tony Evers after news broke in 2024 MPS was late in submitting to DPI required financial documents.