Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Millennials Could Decide The Elections
They number 69 million, one-third of electorate. But will they vote?
Oct 26th, 2016 by Elizabeth Campbell, Natalie Griffin and Amber Reece, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Why Felons Can’t Vote
Republicans across country oppose laws making it easier to vote, disenfranchising 62,343 state residents.
Oct 19th, 2016 by Kate Peifer and Rose Velazquez, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Law Doesn’t Protect Water From Pesticides
Despited “strict” state law, one-third of private drinking wells are contaminated.
Oct 17th, 2016 by Rachael Lallensack, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
White Working-Class Voters Turning to Trump?
In Wisconsin, Donald Trump must overcome his second-place finish in the state’s Republican primary — and a polling gap with Democrat Hillary Clinton
Sep 25th, 2016 by Emily Mills, Jimmy Miller and Lian Bunny, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Will Latinos Turn Out for Nov. 8 Election?
Hispanic voters in Wisconsin and beyond are poised to flex their political muscles, but disenchantment, language differences create barriers
Sep 14th, 2016 by Alejandra Armstrong, Sami Edge, Courtney Columbus and Emily L. Mahoney, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Wisconsin Has No Voter Impersonation Problem
Gov. Scott Walker says the lack of voter impersonation cases does not matter if there is a chance that even one vote is canceled out by fraud.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Sami Edge and Sean Holstege, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
College Students Face Unique Barriers to Voting
Courts have thrown out some requirements, but most college IDs can’t be used.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Elizabeth Campbell, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Action Needed on Lead in Drinking Water
City and DNR officials agree on need, Barrett says current approach just a “band-aid.”
Sep 8th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The New Era of Restricting Voting
Wisconsin one of 20 states with a maze of new rules, as 1,400 new laws added 37 different voting requirements.
Sep 7th, 2016 by Emily L. Mahoney, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Who Is Barred From Buying Guns?
And what are the federal and states law regarding background checks?
Aug 29th, 2016 by Alexandra Arriaga, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Legislature Resists Background Checks for Guns
18 states require them, 85% of state residents support them, but Walker, GOP resist.
Aug 28th, 2016 by Alexandra Arriaga, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Water Woes Big Issue in Fall Elections
Water pollution hotly debated in key legislative races and Feingold vs Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2016 by Andrew Hahn, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
