Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
City’s Minorities Depend On Catholic Hospitals
But that can mean less access to reproductive care for women.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Parker Schorr and Rikha Sharma Rani, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
One Doctor’s Fight to Handle Opioid Crisis
Opioid addiction is rife in rural communities like Necedah. How should a doctor respond?
Jan 1st, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Many Hospitals Restrict Reproductive Care
Catholics run one third of state hospitals, and prohibit abortions, contraception and sterilization.
Dec 31st, 2019 by Parker Schorr and Rikha Sharma Rani, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases Still Rising
170 to date in state, but some dioceses and religious orders still won’t confront problem.
Nov 17th, 2019 by Erica Jones, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
More People Using Pot as Medicine
But state laws and research not yet on their side.
Nov 9th, 2019 by Shayli Kipnis, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Natalie Yahr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Pot Possession Charges Cause Big Problems
17,000 arrested in state in 2018. Negative consequences include loss of jobs, housing and financial aid.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Natalie Yahr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State’s Meth Cases Up By 450%
Methamphetamine crisis quietly grows in Wisconsin while all attention on opioid epidemic.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Parker Schorr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Jail Fees Can Leave Inmates in Debt
Counties' 'Pay-to-Stay' fees can leave people with thousands of dollars of debt after prison.
Oct 4th, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Could Legal Marijuana Revitalize Communities?
State legislatures set the rules impacting who will succeed in the marijuana business.
Sep 24th, 2019 by Parker Schorr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Company Charged With Forced Labor of Mexicans
Workers were allegedly victimized as forced laborers in cabbage patches in Racine area.
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Alexandra Hall and Sarah Whites-Koditschek, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
New Rules Could Target Lake Freighters
Push to make dedicated Great Lakes vessels treat ballast water to prevent spread of invasive species.
Sep 8th, 2019 by Jim Malewitz and Sarah Whites-Koditschek, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
