Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
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Forced to Work for FoodShare
Jul 3rd, 2018 by Dee J. Hall
Is GOP legislation “life changing” or a waste of taxes? Hard to say since Walker vetoed study of program.
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The Push for Nonpartisan Redistricting
Jun 5th, 2018 by Cathleen Draper
Advocates push for Wisconsin to enact a redistricting process similar to Iowa's system.
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U.S. Supreme Court Nears Decision on Wisconsin Redistricting Case
Jun 2nd, 2018 by Cathleen Draper
Ruling could impact the nation’s elections and democracy for decades.
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Countering Concussions
How to Reduce Brain Injures
May 29th, 2018 by Luke Schaetzel
Research indicates college football players only report 1 in 20 concussions.
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Countering Concussions
States Mull Ban on Tackle Football for Kids
May 25th, 2018 by Luke Schaetzel
Wisconsin mother sues Pop Warner youth league, citing brain injuries to her son.
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Flawed Forensics
Conviction Overturned After Flawed Hair Analysis
May 22nd, 2018 by Dee J. Hall
Man served 27 years, one of 13 cases in state where DNA proved hair forensics flawed.
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Former Badger With Brain Injury Suing NCAA
May 21st, 2018 by Luke Schaetzel
Will join former college football players who have filed 111 lawsuits against NCAA.
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State Lottery Luck
Does Lottery Allow Gaming the System?
Mar 20th, 2018 by Peter Coutu
Several big winners have close ties to retailers selling the winning tickets.
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Losing Track
GPS Monitoring Inventor Says it’s Misused
Mar 13th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind
It’s too punitive, and using smart phones would be more community oriented, he says.
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Losing Track
Many On GPS Monitoring Are Homeless
Mar 10th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind
10% of offenders monitored by state are homeless and harder to track.
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Losing Track
Does GPS Monitoring Violate Civil Rights?
Mar 8th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind
Opponents say yes. Courts wrestle with the issue.
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Losing Track
State GPS Monitoring Has Huge Problems
Mar 7th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind
Malfunctions, unnecessary jailings plague growing offender monitoring program.
