Advocates weigh in on upcoming review of prison code

By: Andrew Kennard

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 802

Last Updated: 1 week ago


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Advocates for people incarcerated in Wisconsin prisons gave input for a planned update of the state prison code in a virtual hearing Monday afternoon.

The hearing gave members of the public a chance to comment on the statement of scope for the upcoming review, which broadly outlines the Wisconsin Department of Corrections plans to update rules regarding resources available in state prisons.

The advocacy group Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO) said in a Facebook …

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