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Sen. Mary Felzkowski on politics and Wisconsin's prison plan

State Sen. Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk, discusses interest by Republican lawmakers to play a larger role in revamping Wisconsin's prison systems through a plan proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

October 31, 2025

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Mary Felzkowski on Republican lawmakers and a plan to revamp Wisconsin's prison system.

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