Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism

• Wind Project Whips Up Controversy

  Apr 21st, 2019 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek

  Some neighbors oppose 24 wind turbine proposal in Green County near state's border.

• Advocates of Legal Pot Still Face Hurdles

  Apr 7th, 2019 by Suzie Kazar

  Public support growing but GOP leaders oppose Evers' plan to legalize medical marijuana and possession of small amounts.

• Beyond Bail

  Can Data-Driven Pretrial Decisions Fight Bias?

  Feb 27th, 2019 by Emily Hamer

  Debate rages on whether new tools to guide pre-trail jailing can reduce racial bias.

• Beyond Bail

  Algorithms Can Decide Pre-Trial Jail

  Feb 22nd, 2019 by Emily Hamer

  Counties increasingly use controversial data tools when deciding to bail or jail people.

• Massive Solar Proposal Divides Community

  Jan 30th, 2019 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek

  Iowa County project, largest in Midwest, leaves farm community divided.

• Beyond Bail

  Nonprofit Funds Help Poor Pay Bail

  Jan 23rd, 2019 by Emily Hamer and Sheila Cohen

  Funds created in several cities and Wisconsin help poor defendants stay out of jail.

• Beyond Bail

  Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free

  Jan 21st, 2019 by Emily Hamer

  Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.

• State Medicaid Fraud Program Overreaches?

  Dec 16th, 2018 by Helu Wang and Dee J. Hall

  State claims millions saved, but some call it “bullying” of legitimate service providers.

• DNR Staff Pressured On Kohler Golf Course?

  Nov 11th, 2018 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek

  Former employee says staff were pushed to approve development that will hurt area’s rare dunes, wetlands.

• Secrecy Hides State Legislators’ Actions

  Oct 30th, 2018 by CV Vitolo-Haddad and Dee J. Hall

  Anonymous budget amendments and "Body Snatcher” bills reward special interests, limit public input.

• Voter Impersonation Very Rare, Studies Show

  Oct 5th, 2018 by Cameron Smith and Dee J. Hall

  It's the rationale for photo ID, but as rare as getting struck by lightning.

• Voter ID Lowered Turnout, Studies Show

  Oct 3rd, 2018 by Cameron Smith

  Wisconsin, other states had lower turnout, especially by minority and college-age voters.