Wisconsin to close controversial youth prison by 2021, under measure signed by Gov. Scott Walker Friday

Journal Sentinel: More than two years after state agents raided Wisconsin's deeply troubled prison for teens, Gov. Scott Walker and lawmakers of both parties are shutting it down and replacing it.

By 2021, Wisconsin would close Lincoln Hills School for Boys and build or renovate smaller, regional facilities closer to offenders' families, under legislation signed by Walker Friday at the Milwaukee County courthouse.

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