Charges for bail jumping in Wisconsin have more than doubled in the last decade. We talk with a lawmaker about ideas for reforming the state’s bail jumping laws. We also catch up on the movement of a number of legislative measures coming out of the State Senate and Assembly sessions last week.
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After Rise In Felony Bail Jumping Charges, New Bill Seeks Several Changes
From 2011 to 2018, the number of bail jumping charges in Wisconsin more than doubled. We talk with the author of a bill that would make several changes to the way bail jumping is classified and prosecuted.
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Last Week's Legislative Sessions Bring Forward Tax Cut Proposal, Dairy Aid Bills
We talk to a state capitol reporter about a number of measures moving forward — and some that aren’t — coming out of last week’s state legislature sessions.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- David Crowley Guest
- Laurel White Guest
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