Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Feingold’s Progressive Front
His Progressives United group gives more than $1 million to political candidates.
Jul 11th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismMining Company Uses Paramilitary Guards
Gogebic says guards will continue patrolling land, two legislators object.
Jul 10th, 2013 by Ron Seely, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismChoice Schools Leave Disabled Students Behind?
As voucher schools expand to more cities, critics complain they don't serve disabled students.
Jul 8th, 2013 by Rory Linnane, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismFun With Budget Numbers
An insider's take on the state budget and how it was put together.
Jul 3rd, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismPublic School Staff Hasn’t Declined
Despite state changes, Wisconsin schools held steady last year, but are down by 5,200 positions since 2009.
Jun 26th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismLegislators Blast UW Yet Again
Legislators accuse officials of "flagrant violations" for continuing to use Internet service provider WiscNet.
Jun 19th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismHow Schools Use Technology in a Crisis
More Wisconsin districts use text messages but vast majority of MPS parents aren't part of system.
Jun 13th, 2013 by Rory Linnane, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismAn Attack on Student Journalism?
What lesson does legislators attack on the Center for Investigative Journalism teach young journalists?
Jun 11th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismDid Public TV Censor Koch Film?
After David Koch withdrew his offer to donate to public TV, a public TV group withdrew support for documentary film about him.
Jun 5th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismLegislators’ Double Standard on Food Bans
One budget provision regulates how food stamps are spent and another prohibits local governments from any regulations on how food and beverages are sold.
May 28th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismSchool Choice Lobby Spends $10 Million
Choice supporters donated $2.8 million to state candidates and $7 million for electioneering activities, according to nonpartisan watchdog group.
May 22nd, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismMilwaukee Leads The Way on Water Testing
After the cryptosporidium crisis city became a national leader, whose system tests for more than 500 chemicals.
May 22nd, 2013 by Marion Ceraso, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism