Report ‘cross-examines’ Wisconsin criminal justice system

By: Andrew Kennard

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 1,016

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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Wisconsin spends less on law enforcement and on its judicial and legal systems than the majority of states, but it’s in the top 12 for spending on its prison and corrections system, according to a new report published Tuesday.

The report, from the Wisconsin Policy Forum, investigates how the state is faring on issues like crime, racial disparities and its prison system. The 104-page report, titled “Cross Examination: A comprehensive review of Wisconsin’s …

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