Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Wisconsin Curbs Solitary Confinement
State joins national reform movement, but prisoner advocates say more could be done.
Aug 23rd, 2015 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Why Wisconsin’s a Magnet for Wild Animals
It's one of five states with no laws against keeping dangerous animals as pets.
Aug 16th, 2015 by Haley Henschel, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Walker Obstructed Probe of Missing Veterans Funds?
In newly unsealed records, investigators say then-county exec was uncooperative, triggering first John Doe.
Aug 1st, 2015 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
More Problems at Gov. Walker’s Jobs Agency
Two companies fail after getting $1.4 million from WEDC.
Jul 26th, 2015 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Wind Turbines Threaten Bats Here
Study shows they kill about 1 million per year and Wisconsin has some of region's largest bat hibernation sites.
Jul 14th, 2015 by Ron Seely, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Walker Still Mum On Role Curbing Public Records
Legislature's proposal used language previously crafted by Walker administration, but governor and Vos won't discuss governor's involvement. Update of story published on July 3rd.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Jobs Agency Not Serving Northern Wisconsin?
High unemployment counties get little help and the main project has generated just 40 of 665 promised jobs.
Jun 1st, 2015 by Madeleine Behr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Cuts In DNR Scientists Could Hurt Walleye Fishing
Longterm DNR efforts to reverse Walleye decline in state lakes could be hurt by Walker's proposed cuts.
May 28th, 2015 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
How Political Money Corrupts
A columnist says goodbye with thoughts about our money-driven political system and what can be done about it.
May 20th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Public Employment Lowest in 20 Years
And yes, those background checks on guns do catch felons.
May 13th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Did Doe Investigators Trash the Rule of Law?
National Review and Fox News run stories about "fascist midnight raids." Are they right?
May 6th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Crackdown on Food Stamp Fraud
12-fold increase in recipients suspended under Walker. Critics assail it as politically motivated.
May 4th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
