State Capitol Report: Legislation On Sexual Assault Cases, Voting Rights For Felons

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Democratic state Sen. Lena Taylor speaks in senate chamber on Feb. 13, 2019, in Madison, Wis
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Wisconsin lawmakers are working on bills that address sexual assault crimes and how the evidence in those cases are handled. We get the details. Then, a lawmaker who supports legislation that would allow voting rights for felons discusses the bills and explains prison gerrymandering in Wisconsin.

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  • State Capitol Report: Advocate Discusses Handful Of Bills Addressing Sexual Assault

    Several bills working through the Capitol this year would address how evidence is handled in sexual assault cases or the penalties for certain sex crimes. We discuss these proposals with an advocate for survivors of sexual assault and look ahead to other changes in state law that are under debate.

  • State Capitol Report: Bill Aims To Lift Voting Restrictions On Felons

    Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced legislation that would allow felons to vote in Wisconsin immediately after they are released from prison. The package of bills also address how incarcerated Wisconsinites are represented in legislative districts. Wisconsin Senator Lena Taylor joins us to discuss the proposals.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Ian Henderson Guest
  • Lena Taylor Guest

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