Sen Robert Cowles announces he won't seek re-election in the newly redrawn 2nd District
The proposed new state youth prison near New London is part of the plan to replace Lincoln Hills.
The troubled facility will close, and Governor Evers wants to build smaller facilities in Outagamie County and Milwaukee.
Republican Sen. Rob Cowles of Allouez represents the area with the Outagamie County site. He wants to make sure the state talks with local government leaders, and considers any feedback.
Cowles believes the prison would have about 40 beds. He says it would have a higher security level than any separate, county-run regional facilities. Governor Evers plans to provide state grants for those centers.
