Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Justice Bradley Has Republican-Leaning Challenger
April election pits 20-year liberal incumbent against circuit court judge getting Republican Party support.
Mar 11th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Ending Long-Term Institutional Care for Disabled?
Walker budget continues years-long trend, experts disagree on its impact.
Mar 9th, 2015 by Sean Kirkby, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Campaign Lies Difficult to Prosecute
Law against flagrantly false campaign ads makes prosecution difficult.
Mar 4th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Walker’s Christmas Tree Budget
The budget has a flock of non-financial items -- 58 in all -- that will quietly change state polices.
Feb 25th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Subsidizes Company With Safety Violations
Ashley Furniture gets $6.7 million from job agency, has federal fines for more than 1,000 worker injuries.
Feb 8th, 2015 by Madeleine Behr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Did Sen. Tiffany Lie On Political Fliers?
Northwoods dispute over local elections leads to legal complaint filed against the Republican legislator.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Journalists Sue State Dept of Corrections For Records
Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism requested records on inmate treatment under open records but state won't release them.
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Republicans Target Family Planning Clinics With Audit
Rules they seek to enforce could shut down every clinic offering birth control services in Wisconsin.
Jan 30th, 2015 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Controversy Over Assembly Members Per Diems
Is the 56% increase in legislators' daily expenses "outrageous" or overdue?
Jan 28th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The “We Hate Shirley” Amendment
Republicans' constitutional amendment to end seniority as method to choose chief justice is a shot at Shirley Abrahamson, opponents argue.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Spending on Outside Services Soars
Spending on outside contracts was $451 million in 2014, up 56% since 2010, when Gov. Walker took office.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Milwaukee Has Two-Thirds of State’s Gun Killings
76 of 111 victims in 2014 were in Milwaukee. Blacks were 20 times more likely to die in gun homicides.
Jan 12th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
