Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Bill Could Help ‘Innocent Purchasers’ Clean Up Contaminated Property
While previous bills have failed, backers offer new funding options that could pave the path forward.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Erin Gretzinger, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Can Ex-Offenders Vote in Wisconsin?
The state's 65,000 convicted felons face tougher rules than in three neighboring states.
Mar 25th, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
‘Election Integrity’ Bills Don’t Address Main Infraction
Few cases occur in state, usually involving felony probation status, which proposals ignore.
Mar 12th, 2023 by Matt Mencarini, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State’s Assembly Maps More Skewed Than Ever
Wisconsin, the fourth most pro-Republican gerrymandered state, has gotten worse.
Dec 6th, 2022 by Matthew DeFour, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Life Cycle of Election Ballots
State's election system has many checks and balances to assure integrity of election.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Matt Mencarini, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Grow-Your-Own Movement Blooms in Wisconsin
From Hunger Task Force's farm to CSA efforts across the state.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Maiah O'Rourke and Lydia Slattery, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Baby Formula Shortage Easing in State
But questions about formula access still remain for some parents, caregivers.
Oct 29th, 2022 by Hope Karnopp, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Anti-Transgender Efforts Permeating Wisconsin’s Schools, Political Campaigns
Misinformation and fear-mongering leading to lawsuits, protests and harassment.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Activists Find Issues With Wisconsin’s Voter Records System
But politically-motivated effort finds no plot or widespread fraud.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Matthew DeFour, Matt Mencarini and Jacob Resneck, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Anti-Labor Laws Have Hurt Workers, But Provided Little Help To Governments
Analysis finds efforts to drive costs down on things like road construction haven't succeeded
Oct 9th, 2022 by Jacob Resneck, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Mobile Markets Come to Food Deserts
13.4% of Milwaukee households lack a car. Piggly Wiggly mobile markets bring groceries to them.
Sep 25th, 2022 by Lauryn Azu and Joe States, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
City Effort to Stop Reckless Driving Hits State Roadblocks
Roads like Fond du Lac Ave. or Capitol Dr. are 'state highways', limiting design changes.
Sep 25th, 2022 by Jonah Chester, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
