The Badger Project

• Should State’s Schools Require Financial Literacy Course?

  Mar 13th, 2023 by Peter Cameron

  17 states require it. Evers, some Republicans favor it, but won't fully fund it.

• Illinois, Michigan Gained $770 Million From Cannabis Taxes in 2022

  Mar 9th, 2023 by Katjusa Cisar

  While Wisconsin's Republican legislators struggle to legalize even medical marijuana.

• How Much Clout Does Your U.S. Rep Have?

  Feb 12th, 2023 by Katjusa Cisar

  Which committee does each one sit on and why it matters to Wisconsin.

• 85 of 86 Incumbent State Legislators Won in 2022

  Jan 31st, 2023 by Christina Lieffring

  Just one lost. Experts blame Republican gerrymandering and uncompetitive districts.

• The Top Donors to Wisconsin Political Parties in 2022

  Dec 29th, 2022 by Peter Cameron

  Billionaires and millionaires, most supporting Democrats, continue to dump huge sums into Wisconsin politics through a loophole left open by state Republicans.

• Can State Be Redistricted Again?

  Nov 30th, 2022 by Peter Cameron

  State Supreme Court race could change majority view on one of worst gerrymanders in the nation.

• Eight Checks The State Uses to Prevent Voter Fraud

  Oct 23rd, 2022 by Howard Hardee and Peter Cameron

  Such fraud is very rare, yet Wisconsin still takes many steps to prevent it.

• 3 Technical College System Board Members Won’t Resign

  Sep 23rd, 2022 by Peter Cameron

  Republican appointees’ terms to serve on state board ended in May 2021 but they won’t step down.

• Number of Police in State at 15-Year Low

  Sep 18th, 2022 by Peter Cameron

  Steady decline in numbers since 2008.

• Record Number of Legislators Retiring

  Jun 20th, 2022 by Howard Hardee

  At least 31 incumbents, one quarter of state Legislature retiring, highest since 1942.

• Gerrymandering For Personal Gain

  May 29th, 2022 by Peter Cameron

  Republican redistricting put Fitzgerald brothers in separate congressional districts. Democrats put them back together again.

• Big Telecom Companies Want Millions From State

  Apr 18th, 2022 by Peter Cameron

  Seeking grants to expand broadband coverage, but may still leave areas underserved, expert charges.