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Wisconsin governor floats plan to close 19th-century prison and overhaul corrections system

Wisconsin governor Tony Evers proposed closing the 19th-century prison in Green Bay and overhauling the state's corrections system to address aging facilities, deaths, assaults, and high costs.
The $500 million plan includes building a new juvenile facility near Madison, converting prisons for different security levels, and expanding earned release programs for non-violent offenders.
The plan would require approval from the Republican-controlled legislature, which has previously blocked some initiatives by the Democratic governor.

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FOX2548 & WIProud

Governor Evers budget calls for “domino series of investments” in Wisconsin’s correctional infrastructure

MADISON, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - Governor Evers is proposing what he calls a domino series of investments in Wisconsin's correctional infrastructure. His biennial budget proposal includes closing Green Bay Correctional Institution. The prison was designed to hold 749 inmates. According to the most recent population report, filed on February 7th, there are now 1,079 inmates being housed there. The Department of Corrections sent out an email to staff, …

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WISN

Evers proposes closing Green Bay prison in $500M reform plan

Gov. Tony Evers' major Wisconsin prison reform proposal includes closing historic Green Bay facility, converting existing prisons, and expanding early release programs.

6 days ago·Milwaukee, United States

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Wispolitics.com

Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Evers' proposed correctional plan

CONTACT: Van Wanggaard608-266-1832 “I’m glad that Governor Evers has finally recognized a portion of what Republicans have been saying for 7 years – that Green Bay Correctional must be closed. It is unsafe for inmates, staff and the community.” “At...

6 days ago·Madison, United States

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WBAY TV-2

Gov. Evers announces plan to close GBCI and overhaul corrections system

Wisconsin’s second-oldest prison that was built in the 1800s would finally be shuttered under a new plan from Gov. Tony Evers.

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CBS58

Gov. Evers proposes closing Green Bay prison, sweeping prison reforms

CBS 58 is your local source for the Milwaukee news, Milwaukee weather, and Milwaukee sports.

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Wisconsin State Journal

Green Bay prison would close, Waupun renovated under Gov. Tony Evers' budget

Evers' proposal would spend $245.3 million to convert Waupun's prison into a medium-security institution that would become the state's first "vocational village" facility.

7 days ago·Madison, United States

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