Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
An Army of Poll Workers
Nearly 35,000 workers handle Wisconsin's elections. GOP wants to tinker with system.
Oct 2nd, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
We Want Better Wages!
Workers pressure Family Dollar for higher wages, right to unionize.
Sep 26th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Should Internet Sales Be Taxed?
Federal bill could yield more than $70 million in annual sales tax for Wisconsin. Walker says he would use for income tax relief.
Sep 18th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Wisconsin Ignores Climate Change
Republicans join Koch Brothers, opposing actions to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Sep 12th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
We Want Redistricting Reform!
Newspapers and good government groups across the state are pressing Republicans to adopt a non-partisan method of redistricting.
Sep 4th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Republicans Back Anti-Gun Bill
Mandatory three-year term for illegal gun possession has support of Flynn and Barrett. But will it pass?
Aug 28th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Buried in Campaign Contributions
How the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign methodically tracks the countless contributors and millions in campaign donations.
Aug 21st, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Lobbyists Spend $17 Million on Legislature
Despite 96% drop in union spending, 600 groups spent $17 million on bills they favored in 2013.
Aug 5th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Millions in Out-of-State Donations for Walker
For true believers with ready pocketbooks, he is America's governor.
Jul 31st, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Why is Anti-Abortion Lobby So Powerful?
Despite spending far less than groups like Planned Parenthood, Pro-Lifers keep winning legislative battles.
Jul 24th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Walker Spent Almost $1 Million on Outside Counsel
He's now ending pact with Michael Best firm, which advised on Act 10 legislation.
Jul 22nd, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Declines Federal Aid for Disabled
Disabled lack jobs and employment services as a result
Jul 15th, 2013 by Tegan Wendland, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
