Author: The Badger Project
A nonpartisan journalism nonprofit that investigates the powerful in Wisconsin.
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The highest-paid public employees in Wisconsin are Badger coaches, but…
…they’re not paid with (much) public money
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Fire Greg Gard? Come on, people.
Those calling for Gard to be replaced need some history and context. I’ve got some right here.
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The Rock ‘n Roll Wisconsin Congressman Who Was Benched By The Pope
Green Bay priest befriended – and tangled with – powerful politicians from both sides, but treated everyone with respect
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Redistricting in Wisconsin: Where We’re At
An end-around the governor? A recall of state Supreme Court justices? How far will the parties go to defend, or break, Wisconsin’s gerrymandered districts?
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Wisconsin’s Full-Time (Lite) Legislature
The Wisconsin State Legislature meets in full just a few days a year, but is considered – and paid like – a full-time legislative body. What’s up with that?
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Million Dollar Race for a $53k Job
After state law change, campaign cash doubled in 2018 race for Fox Valley state Senate seat
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CARTOON: The pen, the scalpel or the cleaver: Which will he choose?
