Anti-Crime Bills Approved By Assembly, Heads To Governor

The Wisconsin Assembly approved a package of anti-crime bills Wednesday — after the Senate had passed the legislation in November.  The new laws contain stiffer penalties for repeat offenders and illegal firearm possession.  They would also make carjacking a felony and change a sentencing requirement.  The package is on its way to Governor Scott Walker for his signature.  It includes the addition of 54 prosecutors in the 40 Wisconsin counties where the need is the greatest, with hiring to start in July 2019