Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Loading Up the Budget With Policy and Pork
In violation of his campaign promise, Walker's budget has 58 policy or non-monetary items and 15 pieces of pork.
May 15th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Minnesota Study Scares Wisconsin
Study of lakes finds 56 chemicals that could be harmful, prompting calls for more research in Wisconsin.
May 14th, 2013 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Hey Ho, Palermo’s Gotta Go
Protestors pressure UW to end relationship with Palermo's Pizza in Milwaukee, citing its labor violations.
May 8th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Crime Alerts Don’t Reach Most at State Campuses
Most UW System students and staff -- including 72% of those at UWM -- choose not to get emergency alerts.
May 2nd, 2013 by Rory Linnane, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Takes Passive Approach as Fatal Deer Disease Spreads
Chronic Wasting Disease has risen tenfold but state has cutback testing of deer. Is political pressure to blame?
May 1st, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Triumph of the Koch Brothers
An award-winning documentary and a new book both describe how public unions were crushed in Wisconsin.
Apr 25th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Why Experts Avoid Alarm on Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
Experts avoid exposing themselves and their children to these chemicals but don't have enough evidence for public warnings.
Apr 24th, 2013 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
DNR Doesn’t Test Wisconsin Waters for Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
State lags behind Minnesota in testing lakes & rivers for chemicals that hurt reproduction and could cause diabetes, cancer.
Apr 22nd, 2013 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Huh? Lobbying Spending Drops In Wisconsin
After rising steadily for 10 years, dollars spent lobbying the legislature declined in 2011-2012. Why?
Apr 18th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Act 10 Hits Jail Employees
Counties across Wisconsin are slashing benefits for correctional employees, but some sheriffs say it's causing staffing problems.
Apr 15th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Legislation You Should Worry About
A tax handout to TV and radio stations and more restrictions on wind power are among some questionable new bills.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Legislators Raising Questions About State’s Tracking of Ex-Offenders
Legislative committee members have concerns about accuracy of GPS tracking system.
Apr 8th, 2013 by Mario Koran, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
