Leah Vukmir – In Wisconsin, thousands on probation commit new crimes but don't get probation revoked?

The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | In Wisconsin, thousands on probation commit new crimes but don’t get probation revoked? Reports have documented that each year, thousands of people in Wisconsin who have previously been convicted of crimes are locked up again even without having been convicted of a new crime. They are people who violate rules of what is generally known as community supervision, which includes probation, parole or extended supervision. Another side of that coin — people living in the community on supervision who commit new crimes — is what riles state Sen. Leah Vukmir. The suburban Milwaukee Republican is running in the 2018 race for the seat held by

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Evoking slain son, Kelly defends Trump

Chief of staff denounces Rep. Wilson over call to widow WASHINGTON — He started by describing the reverent handling of America’s war dead, bodies … Source: http://www.leadertelegram.com/ News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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Author: Housing should be a right

The vicious cycle of poverty and eviction in the U.S. can be addressed. It’s just a matter of setting priorities, a sociology professor and Pulitzer … Source: http://www.leadertelegram.com/ News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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Insurance offered for those who shoot someone

ATLANTA — The National Rifle Association is offering insurance for people who shoot someone, stirring criticism from gun-control advocates who say … Source: http://www.leadertelegram.com/ News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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