Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Wisconsin Going Backwards on Achievement Gap
Critics say changes in state education programs could worsen black-white learning gap.
Dec 21st, 2015 by Abigail Becker, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Has Worst Black-White Learning Gap
Despite decades of efforts to close gap, little improvement has occurred.
Dec 19th, 2015 by Abigail Becker, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Walker Aides Ordered To Avoid State Phones, Email?
Two cabinet members say Huebsch instructed them to use private channels for state business.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Soaring Cost of Gun Violence
Estimated annual cost in Wisconsin is $2.9 billion, or $508 per person.
Dec 6th, 2015 by Sean Kirkby, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Army Facility Still Pollutes
Badger Army Ammunition Plant left stew of chemicals that pollute groundwater.
Nov 29th, 2015 by Kathi Matthews-Risley, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Consumers Bear Costs of Polluted Water
Nitrate pollution requires local taxpayer solutions or buying bottled water.
Nov 20th, 2015 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Nitrate Pollutes State’s Drinking Water
Chemical is at unsafe levels in estimated 94,000 Wisconsin households.
Nov 17th, 2015 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Many Communities Have Unsafe Drinking Water
An estimated 800,000 state residents consume contaminated well water.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Ron Seely, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Tales of the WEDC
Some deals by controversial jobs agency worked, others failed badly
Oct 16th, 2015 by Dee J. Hall and Tara Golshan, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Should Retail Companies Get Subsidies?
Many retail employees make so little they qualify for government assistance
Sep 23rd, 2015 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Jobs Lacking After State Subsidy of Kohl’s
After qualifying for up to $62.5 million in state taxpayer subsidies, the retail giant is falling short of creating jobs and making capital investments
Sep 21st, 2015 by Dee J. Hall and Tara Golshan, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Many Killed by Teens Illegally Carrying Guns
Laws make possession illegal, but 6% of MPS teens reported having guns.
Aug 30th, 2015 by Sean Kirkby, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
