Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism

One Doctor’s Fight to Handle Opioid Crisis

One Doctor’s Fight to Handle Opioid Crisis

Opioid addiction is rife in rural communities like Necedah. How should a doctor respond?

Many Hospitals Restrict Reproductive Care

Many Hospitals Restrict Reproductive Care

Catholics run one third of state hospitals, and prohibit abortions, contraception and sterilization.

Catholic Clergy Abuse: Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases Still Rising
Catholic Clergy Abuse

Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases Still Rising

170 to date in state, but some dioceses and religious orders still won’t confront problem.

The Cannabis Question: More People Using Pot as Medicine
The Cannabis Question

More People Using Pot as Medicine

But state laws and research not yet on their side.

The Cannabis Question: Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
The Cannabis Question

Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders

Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.

The Cannabis Question: Pot Possession Charges Cause Big Problems
The Cannabis Question

Pot Possession Charges Cause Big Problems

17,000 arrested in state in 2018. Negative consequences include loss of jobs, housing and financial aid.

State’s Meth Cases Up By 450%

State’s Meth Cases Up By 450%

Methamphetamine crisis quietly grows in Wisconsin while all attention on opioid epidemic.

Cruel and Unusual: Jail Fees Can Leave Inmates in Debt
Cruel and Unusual

Jail Fees Can Leave Inmates in Debt

Counties' 'Pay-to-Stay' fees can leave people with thousands of dollars of debt after prison.

The Cannabis Question: Could Legal Marijuana Revitalize Communities?
The Cannabis Question

Could Legal Marijuana Revitalize Communities?

State legislatures set the rules impacting who will succeed in the marijuana business.

Company Charged With Forced Labor of Mexicans

Company Charged With Forced Labor of Mexicans

Workers were allegedly victimized as forced laborers in cabbage patches in Racine area.

New Rules Could Target Lake Freighters

New Rules Could Target Lake Freighters

Push to make dedicated Great Lakes vessels treat ballast water to prevent spread of invasive species.

Homeowners Near Foxconn Say They Were Misled

Homeowners Near Foxconn Say They Were Misled

Now their homes are gone for road widenings that never happened.