Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
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Catholic Clergy Abuse
Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases Still Rising
Nov 17th, 2019 by Erica Jones
170 to date in state, but some dioceses and religious orders still won’t confront problem.
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The Cannabis Question
More People Using Pot as Medicine
Nov 9th, 2019 by Shayli Kipnis
But state laws and research not yet on their side.
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The Cannabis Question
Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
Nov 6th, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.
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The Cannabis Question
Pot Possession Charges Cause Big Problems
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
17,000 arrested in state in 2018. Negative consequences include loss of jobs, housing and financial aid.
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State’s Meth Cases Up By 450%
Oct 18th, 2019 by Parker Schorr
Methamphetamine crisis quietly grows in Wisconsin while all attention on opioid epidemic.
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Cruel and Unusual
Jail Fees Can Leave Inmates in Debt
Oct 4th, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska
Counties' 'Pay-to-Stay' fees can leave people with thousands of dollars of debt after prison.
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The Cannabis Question
Could Legal Marijuana Revitalize Communities?
Sep 24th, 2019 by Parker Schorr
State legislatures set the rules impacting who will succeed in the marijuana business.
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Company Charged With Forced Labor of Mexicans
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Alexandra Hall and Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Workers were allegedly victimized as forced laborers in cabbage patches in Racine area.
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New Rules Could Target Lake Freighters
Sep 8th, 2019 by Jim Malewitz and Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Push to make dedicated Great Lakes vessels treat ballast water to prevent spread of invasive species.
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Homeowners Near Foxconn Say They Were Misled
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Corri Hess
Now their homes are gone for road widenings that never happened.
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The Cannabis Question
Marijuana Can Lead to Deportation for Immigrants
Aug 6th, 2019 by Ting-Chia Kan
Even in areas where it's legal, can cause problems for immigrants.
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The Cannabis Question
Pot Arrests 4 Times Higher for Blacks
Jul 15th, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska
Statewide racial disparity in arrests for pot possession cited in Gov. Evers’ decriminalization proposal.