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November 03, 2023

“I always say that those who are closest to the issues are closest to the solutions:" Today, Democratic lawmakers announced a bill package looking to improve inmates' living conditions across the state

51 minutes

Here's your local news for Thursday, November 2, 2023:

We give the rundown on a "conditions of confinement" bill package that Democratic lawmakers say would improve Wisconsin inmates' living conditions,
Hear from the volunteer sewists who are offering their services at two local libraries,
Get a community organizer's perspective on the justice system and what needs to change,
Share a peer support specialist's advice for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated folks,
Learn when and how to re-roof a house,
Explore a textile arts exhibition at UW-Madison,
And much more.

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November 03, 2023

51 minutes

Here's your local news for Thursday, November 2, 2023:

We give the rundown on a "conditions of confinement" bill package that Democratic lawmakers say would improve Wisconsin inmates' living conditions,
Hear from the volunteer sewists who are offering their services at two local libraries,
Get a community organizer's perspective on the justice system and what needs to change,
Share a peer support specialist's advice for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated folks,
Learn when and how to re-roof a house,
Explore a textile arts exhibition at UW-Madison,
And much more.

...more