Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Did State Pick the Wrong Bidder?
Skyward rose to become the biggest student information system provider. But the Wisconsin business lost a state bid to a Minnesota company.
Feb 21st, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Nursing Homes Fail to Report Deaths, Injuries
Nursing homes can ignore federal law, while new state system can fail to detect problems. Part II of a series.
Feb 19th, 2013 by Sarah Karon, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
New State Law Conceals Nursing Home Violations
Tort reform puts residents at risk, and makes criminal prosecutions of abuse and neglect more difficult, critics say.
Feb 18th, 2013 by Sarah Karon, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
High Court Race May Cost Millions
Roggensack's reelection effort will determine if Supreme Court retains a conservative majority. Millions could be spent on both sides.
Feb 13th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Money Behind the Mining Bill
Is it $15 million in campaign contributions? The tally is inexact, but it's way more than environmentalists donate.
Feb 7th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
New State Law Increases Abortion Delays and Risk
Law passed last year restricts the use of drugs to end pregnancies, forcing more women to have surgery.
Feb 1st, 2013 by Rory Linnane, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
A Solution to Our Billion-Dollar Democracy
11 states support a constitutional amendment to overthrow Supreme Court decision allowing unrestrained campaign spending. What about Wisconsin?
Jan 30th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Secret Lobbyists
Lobbyists must register to lobby the legislature but can work in secret to get the big money from government contracts. Why?
Jan 24th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
What’s Stopping Tougher Drunk Driving Laws
The cost of enforcement has been estimated at $200 million annually, but some scoff at this figure.
Jan 18th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Rising Cost of State’s Outside Contractors
Wisconsin spent more on outside contractors than any year since 2004.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Republicans Will Oppose Gun Controls
There may be national outrage on the issue, but Gov. Walker and others oppose changes.
Jan 7th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Mental Health Care in Shambles at County Jails
Jails are overloaded with people with mental illness. A key Republican lawmaker wants to examine issue.
Jan 3rd, 2013 by Rory Linnane, Tegan Wendland and Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
