On WestSouthwest, the director of a group working on criminal justice reform in Michigan and other states. And what a decision on letting one town take water from Lake Michigan could mean for the future.
The U.S. Justice Action Network is made up of groups from across the political spectrum. They are focusing on criminal justice reform. Executive Director Holly Harris explains why Michigan is one of the states where her organization wants to bring about change. And Harris tells us why she believes that the political climate is changing on crime.
Waukesha, Wisconsin needs to find another source of drinking water because of contaminated wells. City officials want to build a pipeline that would bring water in from Lake Michigan. Great Lakes Echo commentator Gary Wilson explains why it's a complex issue, and what the decision could mean for future applications.
