Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Why Switch to Nonpartisan Redistricting?
Packed meeting at state Capitol hears experts testify on Iowa's system and why it's fairer and cheaper for taxpayers.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
$32 Million Spent Lobbying State Legislators in 2013
End of year reports also show Walker raised three times more campaign dollars than Burke.
Feb 12th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Hires Company That Screwed-Up Voter Registration System
Walker administration gives $59 million IT contract to Accenture, which won headlines for its poor work under Doyle.
Feb 5th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Inside the Sand Ridge Prison
The high-security Mauston facility houses sex offenders, creating a "huge challenge" for prison leaders. Second in a three-part series.
Feb 4th, 2014 by Nora G. Hertel, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Releasing Far More Sex Offenders
Number released from mental lockup has quadrupled, but officials say risk to residents is low. First of a three-part series.
Feb 3rd, 2014 by Nora G. Hertel, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
We Don’t Want Your Stinking Drones
A (gasp) bipartisan bill to protect privacy from drones raises interesting issues.
Jan 29th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Lawton Takes Aim at Campaign Cash
Former Lt Governor will run national group pushing for campaign finance reform.
Jan 23rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Spending Now an Open Book
Web site tracking state spending is a font of information, not all of it useful.
Jan 14th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Walker’s No-Pardon Stance Is Risky
He argues it's a matter of principle not to undermine judicial system. Will the decision hurt him in an election?
Jan 7th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Minnesota Trumps Wisconsin on Health Care
By cooperating with Obamacare Minnesota will cover 225,000 more people and spend $104 million less than Wisconsin.
Dec 27th, 2013 by Nora G. Hertel and James Nord, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Health Insurance Costs 44% Less in Minnesota
Silver tier plan under Obamacare costs $192 month in Minnesota; same coverage is $344 here.
Dec 27th, 2013 by Nora G. Hertel, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Money Flow to Politicians Never Stops
The past year has seen union coffers decline, while other donors keep the cash coming.
Dec 26th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
