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Wisconsin’s prison population is heading toward a record high. Track the trend here.
Wisconsin’s prison population is approaching a record high, with women’s prisons operating at 180% of their designed capacity. The state has addressed overcrowding by adding beds in gyms and offices, while male facilities are 30% over capacity. Governor Tony Evers recently announced plans to commute sentences for the first time in 25 years.
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