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WI: Democrat DA Sides With Republican AG on Budget Fears

From Wisconsin Radio Network:

A Democratic district attorney says proposed cuts to the Wisconsin Department of Justice budget could affect safety around the state. On Wednesday, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said the 5% cut could lead to the elimination of 80 jobs at his agency.

Clark County DA Darwin Zwieg says the DOJ provides invaluable services to local law enforcement such as DNA analysis and the state crime lab something be used “more and more.” Zwieg says the proposed cuts could even affect the bodily welfare of citizens or perhaps cost lives.

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