Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
GPS Monitoring Inventor Says it’s Misused
It’s too punitive, and using smart phones would be more community oriented, he says.
Mar 13th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Many On GPS Monitoring Are Homeless
10% of offenders monitored by state are homeless and harder to track.
Mar 10th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Does GPS Monitoring Violate Civil Rights?
Opponents say yes. Courts wrestle with the issue.
Mar 8th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State GPS Monitoring Has Huge Problems
Malfunctions, unnecessary jailings plague growing offender monitoring program.
Mar 7th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
UW Football Players Suffer Concussions
Is the team and NCAA doing enough to protect them?
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Luke Schaetzel, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Doctors Side Against Injured Public Workers?
“Independent” medical examiners can favor employers in workers comp cases, experts say.
Jan 21st, 2018 by Alexandra Hall and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Fewer Injured Workers Getting Compensation
Study shows Walker appointees overwhelmingly favor employers in workers comp cases.
Dec 17th, 2017 by Elias Radtke and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Did State Retaliate Against Whistleblowers?
Two state employees say they were harassed after reporting suspected fraud at their agencies.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Leo Vartorella, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Court Ruling Weakens Whistleblower Law
Supreme Court justice called 2015 decision 'absurd,’ charging it weakens protections.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Bobby Ehrlich, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
A New Wisconsin Neo-Hate Group?
State chapter of “Proud Boys” is anti-immigrant, anti-feminism, pro-"western values.”
Nov 26th, 2017 by Alexandra Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Sees Rise in Hate Groups
Increase in anti-Semitic, racist incidents reflects national increase in hate groups.
Nov 13th, 2017 by Mukhtar Ibrahim, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Anti-Fraud Law’s Repeal Hurts Taxpayers
State losing millions in federal settlements because Walker, GOP killed whistleblower law.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Julie Spitzer and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
