Justice
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Kaul says Wisconsin needs ‘holistic’ approach to preventing mass shootings
In a year-end interview with Wisconsin Public Radio, Democratic AG Josh Kaul says there are proven ways to reduce the likelihood of mass shootings.
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Madison community mourns and celebrates Rubi Vergara, victim of Abundant Life school shooting
Rubi Patricia Vergara and her family loved to laugh. That was a central message at Vergara’s funeral, held at City Church Madison on Saturday.
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Wisconsin students call for change days after deadly Madison school shooting
More than 100 Madison high schoolers marched to the state Capitol Friday where they denounced lawmakers’ inaction on firearm legislation and funding for mental health support in schools.
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Madison police chief accepts job in Seattle
Police Chief Shon Barnes has previously been revealed as a finalist for the Seattle position.
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‘No wrong way to move through this’: Sandy Hook Promise co-founder on dealing with school violence aftermath
The father of a child killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting offers insight into moving forward and efforts to prevent this from happening again.
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Names released of teacher, 14-year-old killed at Madison school
The people shot and killed at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison on Monday were a 42-year-old who worked as a teacher and a 14-year-old girl, who loved music and adored her pets.
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Madison shooting draws renewed attention to DOJ school safety office
As funding for a Wisconsin school safety initiative is set to expire, a leading Republican lawmaker says he’ll likely support a budget request from the Democratic attorney general to continue the office.
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Wisconsin DOJ announces $1.7M settlement with Milwaukee landlord
Attorney General Josh Kaul said he believes the $1.7 million settlement is the largest settlement for a housing case in state history.
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US Rep. Mark Pocan urges people to treat gun violence like a public health emergency
There have been two fatal school shootings in U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan’s district in 2024. He says they will continue to happen until people stand up to the gun industry.
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Mourners gather in vigil across Madison after deadly school shooting
Two events were held in Madison on Tuesday evening following a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School on Monday. A vigil took place at the state Capitol and a prayer service was held at City Church.