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
Walker Has Access to Unlimited Donations
By not declaring for presidency he can grab unlimited donations to his "ideas" committee and a separate, super PAC.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
New Party For the Politically Homeless?
Mike McCabe, former head of WI Democracy Campaign, launches political party that's "neither elephant nor ass."
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Prison Guard Fired for Sexually Harassing Inmates
State Department of Corrections releases records of this seven months after they were requested.
Apr 16th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Relents on Squeezing Family Planning Clinics
State auditor had demanded millions in repayment from clinics offering birth control, but now backs off.
Apr 16th, 2015 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Did Judge Violate Disclosure Law?
Circuit Court judge rules on case involving city police he was paid to give training sessions, yet he didn't disclose this.
Apr 15th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Campaign Finance Laws Will Be Rewritten
Court decisions have made them outdated. Some fear new rules will allow unlimited spending.
Apr 9th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
DNR May Scrap Science Bureau
Administrators consider killing Bureau of Science Services, "bedrock" of DNR, says its ex-leader.
Apr 8th, 2015 by Ron Seely, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Did Walker Cave In to Hunting Lobby?
Chronic Wasting Disease in deer is at all-time high because of changes in how DNR handles it.
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Walker Would End Oversight of For-Profit Colleges
His budget eliminates Educational Approval Board, which costs the state nothing to oversee for-profit colleges.
Mar 29th, 2015 by Madeleine Behr and Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Do Voters Support Republican Policies?
On some bills, yes. On others, no.
Mar 26th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Battle Over Iron Mine Leaves Scars
The battle "tore the community apart" for mine that was never going to happen, Jauch charges.
Mar 18th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
