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Wisconsin Watch Employees Seek Union
Its new CEO George Stanley, former Journal Sentinel editor, faces push to unionize news publication's 10 staff.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
End Wisconsin’s Secretive ‘Pocket Veto’
Legislators are able to secretly delay projects they don't like. Transparency is needed.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Dee J. Hall
Wisconsin Imprisons 1 in 36 Black Adults
State has the highest incarceration rate of Black residents in the country.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Clare Amari
Bill Lueders Inducted into Freedom of Information Hall of Fame
The editor of The Progressive, has been a champion for government transparency.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Dee J. Hall
Could Guaranteed Income Close Racial Wealth Gap?
Wisconsin cities, including Milwaukee, are participating in guaranteed income pilot program.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Harrison Freuck and Zhen Wang
Could ‘Baby Bonds’ Close Racial Wealth Gap?
A similar program run by the Ho-Chunk Nation in Wisconsin offers some clues.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Ben Baker and Zhen Wang
Groups Target Racial Home Ownership Gap
Just 26% of Blacks in Wisconsin own their home compared to 72% of whites.
Jun 13th, 2021 by Gaby Vinick and Alexa Chatham
Ancient Human Remains Unearthed at Planned Kohler Golf Course
Eroding Lake Michigan shoreline also raising questions about project next to Kohler-Andrae State Park.
May 23rd, 2021 by Jim Malewitz
College Debts Hit State’s Black Borrowers
Average Black graduate owes $25,000 more for student loans than white graduates.
May 19th, 2021 by Alyssa Allemand
State Wasted Few Vaccine Doses
Review of data shows just 0.16% of 1.4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses were spoiled or wasted.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Bram Sable-Smith
GOP Made It Harder to Vote in Wisconsin
Especially for Black voters.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Claire Campbell and Laura Schultz
State’s Election Technology Seen As Secure
But threats against it, worries about tampering, remain significant.
Oct 11th, 2020 by John Bassett
Film Details Disenfranchisement in Wisconsin
Documentary chronicles the human cost of gerrymandering.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Why Don Natzke Couldn’t Vote
Visually impaired Shorewood resident stymied by state legal barriers as Wisconsin held April election.
Aug 9th, 2020 by Enjoyiana Nururdin
Pandemic Adds Barriers for College Voters
Wisconsin one of the hardest places to vote for college students living away from home.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Kayla Huynh
Voter Purge Push Threatens 129,000 Names
State Supreme Court will consider approach critics decry as voter suppression.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Michael Parsky, Kynala Phillips and Dana Munro
Wisconsin Grapples With Holding Elections During Pandemic
As more elections move forward, public officials work to ensure safe voting.
May 10th, 2020 by Chelsea Hylton, Francisco Velazquez and Dee J. Hall
Pandemic Related Fraud Popping Up
Bogus vaccines and cure all's. Claims of virus killing toothpaste.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Alexandra Tempus
More People Using Pot as Medicine
But state laws and research not yet on their side.
Nov 9th, 2019 by Shayli Kipnis
Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
Pot Possession Charges Cause Big Problems
17,000 arrested in state in 2018. Negative consequences include loss of jobs, housing and financial aid.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
Campaigning on the Taxpayer’s Dime?
Changes in state law open door to abuses, campaigning by government workers.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Could Legal Marijuana Revitalize Communities?
State legislatures set the rules impacting who will succeed in the marijuana business.
Sep 24th, 2019 by Parker Schorr
Company Charged With Forced Labor of Mexicans
Workers were allegedly victimized as forced laborers in cabbage patches in Racine area.
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Alexandra Hall and Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Marijuana Can Lead to Deportation for Immigrants
Even in areas where it's legal, can cause problems for immigrants.
Aug 6th, 2019 by Ting-Chia Kan
Pot Arrests 4 Times Higher for Blacks
Statewide racial disparity in arrests for pot possession cited in Gov. Evers’ decriminalization proposal.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska
Pot Policies All Over the Map
Fully legal in 11 states, medical pot okay in 22 states, much division over how to handle it.
Jun 23rd, 2019 by Carter Thomson
Michigan Struggles With Legal Pot
Recreational marijuana legalized, but state struggles with how to regulate retail sales, other issues.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Rachelle Wilson
Bill Prevents Scrutiny of Lottery Winners
Shielding those records could open the door to cheating, conspiring to win millions.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Dee J. Hall
Rep. Sargent’s Lonely Pro-Pot Campaign
Democrat has pushed for full legalization for years, with few politicians joining her. Until now.
May 27th, 2019 by Hibah Ansari
State’s Hemp Industry Blooming
Will medical or recreational marijuana be next?
May 12th, 2019 by Ellie Colbert
Advocates of Legal Pot Still Face Hurdles
Public support growing but GOP leaders oppose Evers' plan to legalize medical marijuana and possession of small amounts.
Apr 7th, 2019 by Suzie Kazar
Lame Duck Laws All About Secrecy
Vos and Fitzgerald didn’t even attend the public hearing on their far-reaching legislation.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Dee J. Hall
Secrecy Hides State Legislators’ Actions
Anonymous budget amendments and "Body Snatcher” bills reward special interests, limit public input.
Oct 30th, 2018 by CV Vitolo-Haddad and Dee J. Hall
Dems Back More Openness, GOP Mostly Mum
Freedom of Information Council survey gets little response from GOP candidates.
Oct 18th, 2018 by Dee J. Hall
Voter Impersonation Very Rare, Studies Show
It's the rationale for photo ID, but as rare as getting struck by lightning.
Oct 5th, 2018 by Cameron Smith and Dee J. Hall
Voter ID Lowered Turnout, Studies Show
Wisconsin, other states had lower turnout, especially by minority and college-age voters.
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Cameron Smith
Fastest Legislators in Modern History?
Report finds more fast-tracking of legislation, less public input, under Walker and Republicans.
Sep 16th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Dark Money Helped Kill Lead Paint Claims
State Republicans facing recalls got $750,000 in secret cash, wrote law to bar suits to benefit lead poisoned children.
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Pawan Naidu
Legislation Moved Quickly Under Walker
Much quicker passage, less public input, in first legislative session under Walker, analysis finds.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Teodor Teofilov
Please Rescind Walker’s Open Records Award
Letter to state Freedom of Information Council cites governor’s poor record on “Openess."
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Arn Pearson, Matt Rothschild and Scot Ross
Wisconsin Residents See Democracy in Decline
Nationally and here in Wisconsin, citizens feel their voices aren't being heard.
Aug 6th, 2018 by Nicole Ki
The Push for Nonpartisan Redistricting
Advocates push for Wisconsin to enact a redistricting process similar to Iowa's system.
Jun 5th, 2018 by Cathleen Draper
U.S. Supreme Court Nears Decision on Wisconsin Redistricting Case
Ruling could impact the nation’s elections and democracy for decades.
Jun 2nd, 2018 by Cathleen Draper
How to Reduce Brain Injures
Research indicates college football players only report 1 in 20 concussions.
May 29th, 2018 by Luke Schaetzel
States Mull Ban on Tackle Football for Kids
Wisconsin mother sues Pop Warner youth league, citing brain injuries to her son.
May 25th, 2018 by Luke Schaetzel
Former Badger With Brain Injury Suing NCAA
Will join former college football players who have filed 111 lawsuits against NCAA.
May 21st, 2018 by Luke Schaetzel
Doctors Side Against Injured Public Workers?
“Independent” medical examiners can favor employers in workers comp cases, experts say.
Jan 21st, 2018 by Alexandra Hall and Dee J. Hall
Fewer Injured Workers Getting Compensation
Study shows Walker appointees overwhelmingly favor employers in workers comp cases.
Dec 17th, 2017 by Elias Radtke and Dee J. Hall
Did State Retaliate Against Whistleblowers?
Two state employees say they were harassed after reporting suspected fraud at their agencies.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Leo Vartorella
Court Ruling Weakens Whistleblower Law
Supreme Court justice called 2015 decision 'absurd,’ charging it weakens protections.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Bobby Ehrlich
Anti-Fraud Law’s Repeal Hurts Taxpayers
State losing millions in federal settlements because Walker, GOP killed whistleblower law.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Julie Spitzer and Dee J. Hall
State One of Worst for Whistle Blowers
GOP’s repeal of False Claims Act a “green light” to steal from taxpayers?
Oct 16th, 2017 by Gretchen Christensen and Madeline Sweitzer
Justice Project Questions Murder Conviction
DNA tests and evidence tampering allegations raise questions about 2000 conviction of Ken Hudson.
Sep 10th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism & Courtnee Brinker, Abhinanda Datta, Shahzeb Hashim, Lauren Jensik, Holly Kane, Hannah Moulthrop and Ezra Solomon/The Medill Justice Project
Officials Shouldn’t Block Twitter, Facebook Users
Courts have ruled against blocking certain users of official Facebook pages, Twitter feeds.
Sep 2nd, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
More Off-Road Vehicles on State Roads
23 states, including Wisconsin, allow ATVs on some roads, increasing accidents.
Aug 10th, 2017 by Paul Feldman
28 Years in Solitary Confinement
One Waupun inmate’s incredible story. He is suing the state.
Apr 30th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
Release the John Doe II Documents!
The public has a right to know how prosecutors operated and how the courts made their decisions.
Dec 6th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
Prices of Lifesaving Drugs Skyrocketing
Investigation finds seven widely prescribed drugs rose by 29% to 5241% in recent years!
Nov 28th, 2016 by Sean Kirkby, Dee J. Hall and Bridgit Bowden
Millennials Could Decide The Elections
They number 69 million, one-third of electorate. But will they vote?
Oct 26th, 2016 by Elizabeth Campbell, Natalie Griffin and Amber Reece
Marquette Law School to host conference on public policy and American drinking water
This conference will take an interdisciplinary approach to exploring the water-related legal, scientific, engineering and environmental issues that fill today’s news and touch all of our lives.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Marquette University
Who Is Barred From Buying Guns?
And what are the federal and states law regarding background checks?
Aug 29th, 2016 by Alexandra Arriaga
Legislature Resists Background Checks for Guns
18 states require them, 85% of state residents support them, but Walker, GOP resist.
Aug 28th, 2016 by Alexandra Arriaga
Study Shows Poverty’s Impact on Kids
New UW study shows 20% of test scores deficit due to lags in early brain development.
Jul 9th, 2016 by Abigail Becker
State Drags Feet On Lead-Tainted Water
Its program underfunds Milwaukee while pushing for upgrades that residents can't afford.
May 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Open Records Law Still Under Siege
Former Corrections Secretary Ed Wall’s attempted end run is latest of many attacks on the law.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin A Leader in Strontium Pollution
73 of 100 worst readings in strontium-laced drinking water were in Waukesha, Brookfield, other towns.
Mar 14th, 2016 by Jane Roberts
State’s Drinking Water Has Radium Problem
Waukesha is among dozens of communities in Wisconsin with radium-tainted well water.
Mar 6th, 2016 by Mary Kate McCoy
Walker Aides Ordered To Avoid State Phones, Email?
Two cabinet members say Huebsch instructed them to use private channels for state business.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
State Corporate Tax Credit is Soaring
Rising to $279 million, more than double projections. No new jobs required to get credit.
Dec 10th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Why Republicans Tried to Repeal Open Records
Frustrated with open records requests that have embarrassed them, GOP leaders decided they’d had enough.
Jul 13th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker Admits Role in Curbing Open Records
Fitzgerald says governor involved and Walker’s office admits his role. Legislative drafting notes hid the authors.
Jul 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Dee J. Hall named first managing editor of Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Hall becomes the first managing editor of WCIJ
May 22nd, 2015 by Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
