Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism

Cruel and Unusual: 28 Years in Solitary Confinement
Cruel and Unusual

28 Years in Solitary Confinement

One Waupun inmate’s incredible story. He is suing the state.

Cruel and Unusual: Why Prison Psychologist Quit Waupun
Cruel and Unusual

Why Prison Psychologist Quit Waupun

Cites inhuman treatment of inmates, improper assessments.

Cruel and Unusual: The Hell of Solitary Confinement
Cruel and Unusual

The Hell of Solitary Confinement

65 state inmates describe mental harm, deprivation, suicide attempts.

State Dairy Farms Losing Immigrant Workers

State Dairy Farms Losing Immigrant Workers

51% of workers are immigrants. Trump’s policies threaten needed workers.

Cruel and Unusual: Plan to Kill Parole Board Criticized
Cruel and Unusual

Plan to Kill Parole Board Criticized

Walker wants one person to make all decisions, plan called “cruel and inhumane.”

The Last Syrian Refugees Arrive

The Last Syrian Refugees Arrive

State has taken in 75,000 refugees since 1970s, but Trump could slam door shut.

Tainted Water: State’s Failures On Lead Pipes
Tainted Water

State’s Failures On Lead Pipes

Legislature misses chance to take action, state cuts funding that helps protect kids.

Tainted Water: Lax Rules Expose Kids To Lead-Tainted Water
Tainted Water

Lax Rules Expose Kids To Lead-Tainted Water

Gaps in federal drinking standards leave schools and day care centers untested.

Tainted Water: DNR Program Replaces Lead Laterals
Tainted Water

DNR Program Replaces Lead Laterals

$14.5 million goes for schools, day care centers in “disadvantaged communities.”

Tainted Water: DNR Delays on Lead Poisoning Issue
Tainted Water

DNR Delays on Lead Poisoning Issue

State officials fail to update lead testing guidance in wake of Flint crisis.

Prices of Lifesaving Drugs Skyrocketing

Prices of Lifesaving Drugs Skyrocketing

Investigation finds seven widely prescribed drugs rose by 29% to 5241% in recent years!

Kaiser Joins Board of Madison News Site

Kaiser Joins Board of Madison News Site

Ex-Journal Sentinel editor will serve at Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism.