Wisconsin is making progress in averting a constitutional crisis by addressing the urgent need to increase wages for Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and Public Defenders. On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin unveiled a wage increase plan that calls for a substantial pay raise for these crucial legal professionals, surpassing the increase proposed by Governor Tony Evers in his budget.
Under the GOP proposal, the wages for Public Defenders and ADAs would rise to $36 per hour. The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) unanimously passed this increase on Tuesday, marking a significant development in ensuring better compensation for these essential roles in the justice system.
The unanimous vote by the JFC and the leadership exhibited by Co-Chairs Senator Marklein and Representative Born have been met with gratitude. Fond Du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney, who also serves as President of the Wisconsin District Attorneys’ Association, expressed his appreciation for the decision. Toney emphasized that this investment is transformative for public safety and prosecutors. The increased wages are expected to stabilize the ranks of prosecutors, enabling the recruitment and retention of excellent legal professionals who can work alongside law enforcement to ensure the safety of the community, bring justice to crime victims, and keep dangerous criminals off the streets.
Governor Evers had previously proposed an increase to $35 per hour for Public Defenders and ADAs....
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