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Wisconsin lawmaker flags conflict of interest on Evers' commutations board

A state lawmaker says a member of Gov. Tony Evers' nine-person commutations board may have a conflict because colleagues of that member are advocating for applicants under review.

Published Aug 26, 2026, 1:41 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A Wisconsin lawmaker is raising concerns that one of the nine members of Gov. Tony Evers’ commutations board has a potential conflict of interest. The lawmaker says the board member’s work colleagues are advocating for applicants currently being considered by the board.