The Badger Project

Eight Checks The State Uses to Prevent Voter Fraud

Eight Checks The State Uses to Prevent Voter Fraud

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

3 Technical College System Board Members Won’t Resign

3 Technical College System Board Members Won’t Resign

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

Number of Police in State at 15-Year Low

Steady decline in numbers since 2008.

Record Number of Legislators Retiring

Record Number of Legislators Retiring

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

Gerrymandering For Personal Gain

Gerrymandering For Personal Gain

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

Big Telecom Companies Want Millions From State

Big Telecom Companies Want Millions From State

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

Most Police Departments Not Certified By State Group

Most Police Departments Not Certified By State Group

Only 11% of eligible law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin have this accreditation.

Police Transparency Bill Passed Quietly

Police Transparency Bill Passed Quietly

Unanimous support for new law that could help get rid of bad cops.