MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law bipartisan bills designed to better protect the safety of judges following the killing of a retired judge and combat the rise in human trafficking.
In total, Evers signed 29 crime-related bills Wednesday, most of which passed with broad bipartisan support. The Wisconsin Supreme Court had recommended three bills that Evers signed that were introduced in response to threats of violence against judges. Another bill Evers signed will ensure full staffing of an office that assists schools with addressing safety concerns.
Evers also signed a measure that will increase the penalty for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.