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Man’s battle to stay out of prison raises questions about probation agent powers • Wisconsin Examiner Dennis Simmons was nearly sent back to prison because of false statements made against him, and a probation agent who wouldn't listen.

Man’s battle to stay out of prison raises questions about probation agent powers. @isiahholmes.bsky.social investigates.

Youth Help Transform Vacant 53206 Lot into Community Garden Children working with We Got This Milwaukee did 7,000 hours of service in 2025. 

Youth Help Transform Vacant 53206 Lot into Community Garden

Milwaukee continues preparing for possible ICE surge • Wisconsin Examiner People in Milwaukee are expressing concerns at town hall meetings about how local government will respond to ICE operations.

@isiahholmes.bsky.social covers Milwaukee's ICE Out proposal wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/24/m...

Republicans quietly target Milwaukee Common Council power to set policy for police, fire departments • Wisconsin Examiner Republicans quietly amended a health care records bill to take away power over police and fire from Milwaukee's Common Council.

Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature quietly target Milwaukee Common Council's powers to set policy for police and fire departments via @isiahholmes.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/repub...

Republicans quietly target Milwaukee Common Council power to set policy for police, fire departments • Wisconsin Examiner Republicans quietly amended a health care records bill to take away power over police and fire from Milwaukee's Common Council.

Republicans quietly target Milwaukee Common Council power to set policy for police, fire departments. @isiahholmes.bsky.social has the scoop.

Republican lawmakers cut additional court support to Milwaukee • Wisconsin Examiner Due to "political" reasons, much needed support for the Public Defender's Office in Milwaukee County were cut by Republicans.

Republican lawmakers cut additional court support to Milwaukee. @isiahholmes.bsky.social explains the politics behind a decision that the state public defenders accepted with mixed emotions.

Knowles-Nelson program shelved as Republican infighting derails Senate vote • Wisconsin Examiner Reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program is increasingly unlikely after Senate Republicans canceled a vote Wednesday.

ICYMI: Knowles-Nelson program shelved as Republican infighting derails Senate vote. Details from @henry-redman.bsky.social

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Wisconsin’s longest serving speaker, announces retirement • Wisconsin Examiner Vos, Wisconsin’s 75th Assembly speaker, announced his retirement ahead of Assembly lawmakers’ last floor session scheduled for this session.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Wisconsin’s longest serving speaker, announces retirement. @bspears.bsky.social reports from the Assembly floor session where Vos dislosed his decision. wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/19/a...

US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs in 6-3 opinion, dealing blow to trade agenda • Wisconsin Examiner The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the tariffs Trump issued under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act are illegal.

NEW from our DC bureau: US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs in 6-3 opinion, dealing blow to trade agenda

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Democratic lawmakers propose data center moratorium • Wisconsin Examiner Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers on Thursday proposed legislation that would put a moratorium on data center construction.

As opposition to data centers in Wisconsin grows, Democrats propose statewide moratorium via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/12/d...

Sen. Baldwin says she won’t support current DHS funding bill • Wisconsin Examiner U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin said she would not support funding the Department of Homeland Security until ICE was reined in.

Sen. Baldwin says she won’t support current DHS funding bill

Department of Homeland Security shutdown nears, as US Senate remains stuck on funding • Wisconsin Examiner Democrats in the U.S. Senate blocked an effort to continue funding the Department of Homeland Security setting up a partial shutdown

Department of Homeland Security shutdown nears, as US Senate remains stuck on funding

Red Cliff Band Chairwoman delivers State of the Tribes Address • Wisconsin Examiner Chairwoman Nicole Boyd talks ecological stewardship, expanding education, legalizing cannabis during State of the Tribes address.

Red Cliff Band Chairwoman delivers State of the Tribes Address. @isiahholmes.bsky.social has the story.

Public outcry over facial recognition technology leads Milwaukee police to ban it, for now • Wisconsin Examiner The Milwaukee Police Department has banned use of facial recognition technology, for now, after a contentious public hearing.

Public outcry over facial recognition technology leads Milwaukee police to ban it, for now. Via @isiahholmes.bsky.social

Wisconsin Democrats renew push to fully legalize cannabis • Wisconsin Examiner Wisconsin Democrats are attempting to fully legalize cannabis, saying it's time to end prohibition in the Badger State.

Wisconsin Democrats are renewing a push for cannabis legalization @isiahholmes.bsky.social reports wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/renew...

Kenosha sheriff opts to join ICE program • Wisconsin Examiner The Kenosha County Sheriff has announced that his office will join the ICE 287(g) program, sparking controversy.

Kenosha County Sheriff's decision to join ICE program sparks protests via @isiahholmes.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/kenos...

An interesting divide among #Wisconsin republicans on cannabis/hemp. Some offer differing visions of how to regulate #hemp, others want a ban. Some want legalized medicinal #cannabis, but in a restrictive way because others in their party won't budge on ending prohibition.

Hemp regulation divide among Republican lawmakers • Wisconsin Examiner Republican bills garner bipartisan support to regulate hemp products in Wisconsin ahead of looming federal ban

Reporter @isiahholmes.bsky.social has been covering the shifting politics around cannabis and hemp in Wisconsin since our newsoutlet started. Here's his latest. Hemp regulation divide among Republican lawmakers wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/09/h...

State corrections committee reviews prison study, hygiene bills for incarcerated people • Wisconsin Examiner Lawmakers discussed a study of DOC's policies and operations, as well as bills dealing with hygiene products for incarcerated people.

State corrections committee reviews prison study, hygiene bills for incarcerated people. @isiahholmes.bsky.social covers the hearings Wednesday.
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More things that come to mind...
1) Only one officer fired, and none of the other officers in view of the video so much as draw their weapons.
2) Were there FBI task force officers with the ICE agents (as has happened elsewhere) and if so, how does that impact the investigation's integrity?

A couple things stand out/come to mind...
1) After an officer-involved shooting, officers are expected to provide immediate and urgent life saving measures.
2) "Officer-induced jeopardy" might be discussed in the coming days.
3) The shooting officer's demeanor appears calm and without urgency.

Republican lawmakers tell Dugan to either resign or face impeachment • Wisconsin Examiner Republican lawmakers are giving Judge Hannah Dugan a choice after her conviction: Either resign or face impeachment.

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@isiahholmes.bsky.social is in federal court this week filing daily dispatches on the Dugan trial, wrapping up today

Judge Dugan is convicted of felony obstruction. @isiahholmes.bsky.social reports from the federal trial

Judge Dugan found guilty of felony obstruction in federal trial  • Wisconsin Examiner A jury found Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of felony obstruction of federal immigration agents

Judge Dugan found guilty of felony obstruction in federal trial. @Isiahholmes.bsky.social covered the trial from Day 1 thru the verdict.   buff.ly/lALzRxo

Dugan’s ‘tone’ under microscope as fellow judge testifies against her in federal trial • Wisconsin Examiner Prosecutors grilled federal agents on Judge Hannah Dugan's tone when speaking to them, and called another judge to testify against her.

On Day 2 of the Dugan federal tiral, judge's "tone" goes under the microscope, reports @Isiahholmes.bsky.social

Federal agents testify on first day of Judge Dugan trial • Wisconsin Examiner The first day of Judge Hannah Dugan's trial saw testimony from federal task force officers who were involved that April morning.

Day 1 of Judge Hannah Dugan's trial on federal charges she obstructed federal agents trying to arrest an immigrant in the Milwaukee County Courthouse. @isiahholmes.bsky.social is in the courtroom.

Milwaukee sheriff pushes facial recognition technology before county board • Wisconsin Examiner The Milwaukee Sheriff's Office pitched the purchase of facial recognition technology to the county board as the public pushed back

Our @isiahholmes.bsky.social has been the leading Wisconsin reporter on issues involving #police #surveillance. Here's his latest: Milwaukee sheriff pushes facial recognition technology before county board wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/10/m...

Wisconsin grapples with prospect of losing federal housing funds • Wisconsin Examiner Federal cuts to housing support for people struggling with homelessness and housing insecurity worry Wisconsin community leaders.

Wisconsin grapples with prospect of losing federal housing funds. @isiahholmes.bsky.social has the details.

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Bill to allow police to down drones spurs questions from lawmakers • Wisconsin Examiner A broadly written bill that would allow local police to shoot down drones attracted questions from lawmakers.

Proposed legislation to let police shoot down drones spurs questions from lawmakers via @isiahholmes.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/04/b...