A new book dissects the prison industry. @isiahholmes.bsky.social covers a talk by the activist and author.

Interested in hearing about how communities are organizing #MutualAid where local, state, and federal government might fall short. Whether that's storm damage clean up, community safety patrols, helping mixed status or multiple language families, food distribution, mental support etc. Message/email.

Milwaukee PD seeks upgrades to phone tracking gear. Via @isiahholmes.bsky.social & our #CriminalJusticeProject

NEW, Via @oregoncapitalchronicle.com: Oregon sues to block Trump from sending National Guard to Portland buff.ly/xkYEKDD

Report finds increased nitrates as fertilizer application poses costs to public health and farmers. @henry-redman.bsky.social reports.

ICYMI: From our #CriminalJusticeProject reporters, @isiahholmes.bsky.social & @ajkennard.bsky.social Oconomowoc police hold a private fundraiser for protective gear wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/09/22/o...

Men Still Missing from Riverside Homeless Camp After Flooding

Reporter @isiahholmes.bsky.social covers bills proposed by Milwaukee lawmaker @ryanclancywi.bsky.social to "prevent ... ongoing abuse of sensitive data, without oversight" by police. wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/democ...

Second federal trial in Alvin Cole shooting ends in hung jury. @Isiahholmes.bsky.social reports.

New trial begins of former Wauwatosa officer Joseph Mensah in Alvin Cole shooting. @isiahholmes.bsky.social reports from Milwaukee's federal courthouse.

@isiahholmes.bsky.social is covering a new trial of Joseph Mensah this week in the police shooting of Alvin Cole

Mensah, MAIT detectives, medical examiner take stand on second day of Alvin Cole retrial @isiahholmes.bsky.social covers the latest testimony.

@isiahholmes.bsky.social continues to report from the courtroom in this week's Mensah trial

Jury has reached 9 hours of deliberations in trial over #AlvinCole shooting involving #JosephMensah in 2020. No decision from jury, a lot of discussion throughout trial about police interviews done after shooting by investigators from #MAIT being heresy.

Federal jury in civil case deciding whether former officer #JosephMensah used excessive force on #AlvinCole in 2020 #PoliceShooting say they are hung after over 5 hours of deliberations. Judge asks them to try again. This would be second trial where jury said they were hung. Entering hour 6 soon.

Milwaukee already had a housing crisis. Then the flood came. @isiahholmes.bsky.social reports. wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/08/26/m...

Reporting from the aftermath of Milwaukee's record-breaking floods, @Isiahholmes.bsky.social chronicles the work to recover, the call for federal help and the prospect for more extreme weather to come. buff.ly/dOaRc9G

Really crazy, from the Most Transparent Administration in History™: The Department of Energy says it will throw out FOIA requests from as recently as less than a year ago unless the requester affirmatively emails them to say they still want the documents www.404media.co/trump-admini...

@isiahholmes.bsky.social has a revealing piece on the confrontation between reporters who want to know when it will be safe to party in downtown Milwaukee and a police chief who wishes they would focus on the bigger picture

Milwaukee Police Chief Norman parries questions during tense press club luncheon. @isiahholmes.bsky.social reports from Milwaukee. buff.ly/Ke9BFwb

Milwaukee continues recovering from "thousand year flood" as such events become more common via @isiahholmes.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/08/11/m...

Record-shattering flood hits Milwaukee County. @isiahholmes.bsky.social reports from the scene. buff.ly/RswH97J

If you are in the Milwaukee-area and have images or video of flooding or flood damage, or if you're willing to be interviewed about your experience, please email me at [email protected]. #Flooding #Milwaukee #Wisconsin

@isiahholmes.bsky.social does a deep dive into the Flock camera network and its uses by law enforcement agencies across the state

New federal school voucher program poses a quandary for states: Opt in or opt out? Via @stateline.org

Trump illegally froze 1,800 NIH medical research grants, Congress’ watchdog says. Via @fischler.bsky.social from our DC bureau team.

Good work from @isiahholmes.bsky.social of @wisconsinexaminer.com on surveillance cameras in WI. Analysis of Flock use by Wisconsin cops reveals trends, raises questions wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/08/06/a...

Using computer coding techniques and a #Flock network audit, we were able to learn more about how many #Wisconsin agencies use the #surveillance cameras, why, and what gaps exist in record keeping.

New investigation from @IsiahHolmes.bsky.social analyzes Wisconsin cops' use of massive license-plate reading network. “Once this level of surveillance is normalized, it becomes incredibly hard to roll back,” @acluofwi.bsky.social policy analyst says.

Republicans circulate bill to withhold pay for suspended judges. @bspears.bsky.social reports.

Research group @prbdata.bsky.social paints a mixed picture for access to contraception in Wisconsin. Via @erikgunn.bsky.social

‘They’re scared’: Housing sites, programs for veterans to shrink without state funds. Lawmakers blame @govevers.wisconsin.gov, who blasts #JointFinance #Republicans for not budgeting his original request. @bspears.bsky.social explains.

More state budget discord: Criminal justice advocates unsatisfied w/ Corrections spending. #GOP lawmakers criticize @govevers.wisconsin.gov vetoes.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners, Dept. of Corrections run pilot program for used books. @ajkennard.bsky.social explains why

BREAKING: US House passes massive tax break and spending cut bill, sending it to Trump. From the @statesnewsrooom.com DC bureau's @jennifershutt.bsky.social buff.ly/D4Fu6KH

State budget omits stewardship funds, includes $1 million for timber industry groups. @henry-redman.bsky.social reports on those and other environmental outcomes. buff.ly/CLcb0k2

Department of Corrections holds hearing on 2014 law offering alternatives to revocation. #CriminalJustice Project Fellow Frank Zufall reports.

States in ‘triage mode’ over $6B in withheld K-12 funding. @stateline.org reporter Robbie Sequeira rounds up reaction

ICYMI: @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social reports from our DC bureau on How the megabill allows Trump to expand mass deportations, curb immigrant benefits

Wisconsin tribes invest  in surveillance technology. Frank Zufall reports for our #CriminalJusticeProject

Idaho banned abortion. Three years later, minors and seniors struggle to get routine care. National #ReproductiveHealthCare reporter @kelciemmorris.bsky.social report.

Evers signs ‘compromise’ budget quickly after Wisconsin Legislature gives final OK wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/03/e...

Evers signs ‘compromise’ budget quickly after Wisconsin Legislature gives final OK. Our Capitol reporter @bspears.bsky.social was there to the not so bitter end! wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/03/e...

US Senate launches debate on mega bill, but passage still not assured wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/06/29/r...

Appleton community members raise a new Pride flag where one was torn down via @askennard.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/06/30/p...

As a Canadian mining company begins exploration, northern Wisconsin residents raise alarms via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/06/30/s...

Facial recognition technology stirs more controversy in Milwaukee. @IsiahHolmes.bsky.social reports on civil liberties' groups warnings.

Tune in for “Federalism Tested: How States Are Navigating an Era of Uncertainty” this morning at 10am! This live event will feature a conversation with former Governors Steve Bullock and Larry Hogan! @statesnewsroom.com hosts w/ PewCharitable Trusts Register here: web.cvent.com/event/cfed53...

Wisconsin Elections Commission publishes rule for election observers via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/elect...

US Supreme Court allows third-country deportations for now