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Sen. Dora Drake on the youth prison being built in Milwaukee

State Sen. Dora Drake, D-Milwaukee, discusses why the Wisconsin Department of Corrections is building a new juvenile justice facility in Milwaukee and what it means for children convicted of crimes.

By Steven Potter | Here & Now

November 4, 2025 • Southeast Region

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