Central Wisconsin News

WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released a statement regarding the latest incident at Lincoln Hills.

“I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lincoln Hills youth counselor Corey Proulx. As we mourn this tragedy, such an incident should have never occurred. Over six years ago, I warned the federal judge who sided with the ACLU that his decision would jeopardize the safety and security of staff at this facility.

“Despite this warning, the Evers administration failed to take necessary actions to protect the staff. As then-candidate Evers asked Governor Scott Walker in 2018, ‘How many staff have been harassed and abused [at Lincoln Hills]? How many lives have been ruined?’ I ask Governor Evers the same question today.

“The staff, who dedicate their time to making a positive impact on our youth, deserve a safe working environment. Their families also deserve to know their loved ones will return home safely.

“This heartbreaking incident is a reminder of the need for responsible leaders who prioritize staff safety, not lenient policies that empower dangerous delinquents. Governor Tony Evers’ mismanagement of Lincoln Hills has tragically endangered lives and sadly claimed the life of a staff member. It's time for real solutions that ensure such tragedies never happen again.”