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Evers promises bipartisan planning of prison upgrades

Republican lawmakers on the State Building Commission are seeking more of a role in restructuring Wisconsin's prison system, and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers promises collaboration on future planning.

By Frederica Freyberg, Marisa Wojcik | Here & Now

October 31, 2025

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Tony Evers promises collaboration on restructuring Wisconsin's prison system.

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