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Evers signs bills expanding Wisconsin’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Justice system Politics Public policy

Evers signs bills expanding Wisconsin’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

A pair of bipartisan bills aimed at strengthening Wisconsin’s response to online child exploitation were signed into law on April 8 by Governor Tony Evers.

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An inside look at the restorative justice process in Dane County and statewide
City Life Justice system

An inside look at the restorative justice process in Dane County and statewide

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

​On evenings throughout the month in Dane County, individuals gather in a circle. Some have never met before, others sit quietly, carrying regret, uncertainty or

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Virtual hearings are going strong in the Dane County family courts
City Life Culture Justice system State and Local Politics

Virtual hearings are going strong in the Dane County family courts

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed nearly every corner of public life, and the Dane County Court family court was no exception. What began as a temporary

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