Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Advocates of Legal Pot Still Face Hurdles
Public support growing but GOP leaders oppose Evers' plan to legalize medical marijuana and possession of small amounts.
Apr 7th, 2019 by Suzie Kazar, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Can Data-Driven Pretrial Decisions Fight Bias?
Debate rages on whether new tools to guide pre-trail jailing can reduce racial bias.
Feb 27th, 2019 by Emily Hamer, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Algorithms Can Decide Pre-Trial Jail
Counties increasingly use controversial data tools when deciding to bail or jail people.
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Emily Hamer, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Massive Solar Proposal Divides Community
Iowa County project, largest in Midwest, leaves farm community divided.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Nonprofit Funds Help Poor Pay Bail
Funds created in several cities and Wisconsin help poor defendants stay out of jail.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Emily Hamer and Sheila Cohen, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free
Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Emily Hamer, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Medicaid Fraud Program Overreaches?
State claims millions saved, but some call it “bullying” of legitimate service providers.
Dec 16th, 2018 by Helu Wang and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
DNR Staff Pressured On Kohler Golf Course?
Former employee says staff were pushed to approve development that will hurt area’s rare dunes, wetlands.
Nov 11th, 2018 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Secrecy Hides State Legislators’ Actions
Anonymous budget amendments and "Body Snatcher” bills reward special interests, limit public input.
Oct 30th, 2018 by CV Vitolo-Haddad and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Voter Impersonation Very Rare, Studies Show
It's the rationale for photo ID, but as rare as getting struck by lightning.
Oct 5th, 2018 by Cameron Smith and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Voter ID Lowered Turnout, Studies Show
Wisconsin, other states had lower turnout, especially by minority and college-age voters.
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Cameron Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Illinois Cyber Hacking Worries Wisconsin
Election officials here work to prevent Russian hacking that gained access to 500,000 Illinois voters.
Sep 21st, 2018 by Grigor Atanesian, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
