Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism

Dark Money Helped Kill Lead Paint Claims

Dark Money Helped Kill Lead Paint Claims

State Republicans facing recalls got $750,000 in secret cash, wrote law to bar suits to benefit lead poisoned children.

Legislation Moved Quickly Under Walker

Legislation Moved Quickly Under Walker

Much quicker passage, less public input, in first legislative session under Walker, analysis finds.

Wisconsin Residents See Democracy in Decline

Wisconsin Residents See Democracy in Decline

Nationally and here in Wisconsin, citizens feel their voices aren't being heard.

State’s Voting Systems Are Vulnerable

State’s Voting Systems Are Vulnerable

They can be hacked, experts say, and 2016 Russian cyber attacks on state could be repeated in 2018.

Forced to Work for FoodShare

Forced to Work for FoodShare

Is GOP legislation “life changing” or a waste of taxes? Hard to say since Walker vetoed study of program.

The Push for Nonpartisan Redistricting

The Push for Nonpartisan Redistricting

Advocates push for Wisconsin to enact a redistricting process similar to Iowa's system.

U.S. Supreme Court Nears Decision on Wisconsin Redistricting Case

U.S. Supreme Court Nears Decision on Wisconsin Redistricting Case

Ruling could impact the nation’s elections and democracy for decades.

Countering Concussions: How to Reduce Brain Injures
Countering Concussions

How to Reduce Brain Injures

Research indicates college football players only report 1 in 20 concussions.

Countering Concussions: States Mull Ban on Tackle Football for Kids
Countering Concussions

States Mull Ban on Tackle Football for Kids

Wisconsin mother sues Pop Warner youth league, citing brain injuries to her son.

Flawed Forensics: Conviction Overturned After Flawed Hair Analysis
Flawed Forensics

Conviction Overturned After Flawed Hair Analysis

Man served 27 years, one of 13 cases in state where DNA proved hair forensics flawed.

Former Badger With Brain Injury Suing NCAA

Former Badger With Brain Injury Suing NCAA

Will join former college football players who have filed 111 lawsuits against NCAA.

State Lottery Luck: Does Lottery Allow Gaming the System?
State Lottery Luck

Does Lottery Allow Gaming the System?

Several big winners have close ties to retailers selling the winning tickets.