Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Water Woes Big Issue in Fall Elections
Water pollution hotly debated in key legislative races and Feingold vs Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2016 by Andrew Hahn, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Judge Won’t Halt Force Feeding of Inmate
Cesar DeLeon among eight Waupun inmates on hunger strike. Medical groups condemn force feeding.
Jul 15th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Study Shows Poverty’s Impact on Kids
New UW study shows 20% of test scores deficit due to lags in early brain development.
Jul 9th, 2016 by Abigail Becker, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Starts Force Feeding Three Inmates
Corrections officials begin force feedings as solitary confinement protest continues.
Jun 24th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
How Colorado Reduced Solitary Confinement
It’s nearly been eliminated, while Wisconsin has made only a small reduction in solitary confinement.
Jun 18th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Inmate Hunger Strike in State Prisons
Strike starts at Waupun and Columbia prisons; protests long-term solitary confinement.
Jun 14th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
No Relief from 565% Payday Loan Interest
Wisconsin one of eight states with no rules capping interest, despite calls for reform.
Jun 11th, 2016 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Hunger Strike Against Solitary Confinement
Some states banned it but not Wisconsin. Waupun inmates plan strike beginning June 10.
Jun 6th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
A Debate Over Lincoln Hills Problems
Critics of trauma-informed care say it led to problems, others say it wasn’t fully implemented.
May 24th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Trauma-Informed Care Helps Heal Victims
Approach focuses on victims of childhood trauma, which can help in rehabilitating criminals.
May 23rd, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Frac Sand Mine is Nation’s Worst Violator
Huge mine on Iowa border plans seven-fold expansion, leads in workplace violations.
May 8th, 2016 by Haley Henschel and Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Human Waste Pollutes State Drinking Water
Problem often caused by septic systems; Tougher laws needed, experts say.
May 4th, 2016 by Ron Seely, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
