Wisconsin governor floats plan to close 19th-century prison and overhaul corrections system

Governor Evers budget calls for “domino series of investments” in Wisconsin’s correctional infrastructure

MADISON, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - Governor Evers is proposing what he calls a domino series of investments in Wisconsin's correctional infrastructure. His biennial budget proposal includes closing Green Bay Correctional Institution. The prison was designed to hold 749 inmates. According to the most recent population report, filed on February 7th, there are now 1,079 inmates being housed there. The Department of Corrections sent out an email to staff, …

Evers proposes closing Green Bay prison in $500M reform plan

Gov. Tony Evers' major Wisconsin prison reform proposal includes closing historic Green Bay facility, converting existing prisons, and expanding early release programs.

Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Evers' proposed correctional plan

CONTACT: Van Wanggaard608-266-1832 “I’m glad that Governor Evers has finally recognized a portion of what Republicans have been saying for 7 years – that Green Bay Correctional must be closed. It is unsafe for inmates, staff and the community.” “At...

Gov. Evers announces plan to close GBCI and overhaul corrections system

Wisconsin’s second-oldest prison that was built in the 1800s would finally be shuttered under a new plan from Gov. Tony Evers.

Gov. Evers proposes closing Green Bay prison, sweeping prison reforms

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Green Bay prison would close, Waupun renovated under Gov. Tony Evers' budget

Evers' proposal would spend $245.3 million to convert Waupun's prison into a medium-security institution that would become the state's first "vocational village" facility.