Jan 22, 2025 · Nonpartisan, nonprofit, investigative journalism in Wisconsin

The Badger Project is a nonpartisan, journalism nonprofit in Wisconsin that investigates state government, politics, campaign finance, law enforcement and related matters.

3 days ago · Americans spend billions getting help filing their taxes every year. But a new online system with the IRS allows eligible taxpayers to file for free, including in Wisconsin. You can check if you are eligible on the IRS website. More than 600,000 Wisconsin residents, those who have simple tax ...

Jan 19, 2025 · Richard Uihlein and Tim Michels have each given Schimel the maximum $20,000. The Waukesha County judge and former AG has raised about $2 million so far in his campaign for the state’s high court.

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Jan 22, 2025 · Reversing a slide of more than a decade, the total number of law enforcement officers in Wisconsin climbed by more than 4% in the past year, according to figures from the state Department of Justice. The department counted 13,354 officers at the end of 2024 compared to 12,788 at the end of 2023 ...

Jan 9, 2024 · By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT When Alaska ran its elections in 2022, it used a totally new system to vote. Voters had much more choice than the two candidates they usually get, and experts said the nastiness that has become so common in modern politics was much diminished.

Mar 15, 2023 · By Katjusa Cisar, THE BADGER PROJECT The Badger Project has won an open records lawsuit against the Wausau Police Department, with a judge ruling Tuesday that the department redacted too much from an internal investigation into a former lieutenant’s alleged sexual harassment.

Dec 18, 2024 · U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden outraised his Democratic challenger, Rebecca Cooke, but got swamped by advertising from Super PACs.

Feb 21, 2024 · By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT That’s a good return on investment. Seeking hundreds of millions for stadium renovations, the Milwaukee Brewers spent more than $1.5 million in the past nine years lobbying the Wisconsin State Legislature, according to their mandatory reports to the state.