Governor Candidates Clash Over Clemency Board | Milwaukee News

Wisconsin’s governor candidates are locked in a fierce debate over a new commutation board—created by Governor Evers to review potential sentence reductions for serious crimes like homicide and armed robbery. With 800+ applications already submitted, mostly from Milwaukee County, the board’s first meeting reviewed 12 high-profile cases. While the governor retains final say, no timeline exists for decisions. Republican Tom Tiffany wants the board scrapped entirely, vowing not to release violent offenders early. Democrat David Crowley backs the board’s existence and seeks to make it permanent, while still opposing commutations for murder or violent crimes. The stark contrast reveals a core divide: Tiffany prioritizes victims’ justice, Crowley champions reform through transparency and fairness. This issue is now central to the election. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d77de2975d62be74