Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Rising Cases, Stress at One Hospital
As legislator leaders fail to take action, health care workers see no end in sight.
Nov 22nd, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismThousands Still Await Jobless Aid
Some 93,000 applications for pandemic aid have yet to be processed or adjudicated by state.
Nov 22nd, 2020 by Marty Hobe and Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismMilwaukee’s Black Turnout Down in 2020
Slightly lower than in 2016, which was low. Fear of contracting COVID-19, other obstacles noted.
Nov 13th, 2020 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismMisplaced Flash Drive Twisted Into Voter Fraud Claim
Milwaukee’s chief election official says drive was "was never left unattended."
Nov 13th, 2020 by Howard Hardee and Keenan Chen, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismFalse Claims Spread About Wisconsin Vote
After Wisconsin tipped for Biden, conservatives online claimed voter fraud.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Howard Hardee, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismBallot Dropboxes A Safe Option for Absentee Voting
Local clerks around the state have installed ballot dropboxes.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Nora Eckert, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismGOP Made It Harder to Vote in Wisconsin
Especially for Black voters.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Claire Campbell and Laura Schultz, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismHow to Avoid Election Misinformation
The best defense from rumors, hoaxes, propaganda is knowing the truth.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Howard Hardee, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismState’s Election Technology Seen As Secure
But threats against it, worries about tampering, remain significant.
Oct 11th, 2020 by John Bassett, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismPandemic Creates Plague of Evictions
11,600 in Houston, 4,000 in Milwaukee. CDC aims to curb them.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith (WPR/Wisconsin Watch), Martha Bebinger (WBUR) and Darian Benson (Side Effects Public Media), Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismDid Kenosha Cops Push Protesters Toward Militia?
So says militia member after two people killed by armed civilian. Pattern seen in other cities.
Sep 6th, 2020 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism12 Tips for Renters Seeking State Aid
How to navigate the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic, Clara Neupert and Princess Safiya Byers, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism