Author: The Badger Project
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FINAL REPORT: Top donors to Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor
With support from wealthy folks from across the country, the political Left’s candidate state Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor of Madison is outraising her opponent by more than 6-1.
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FINAL REPORT: Top donors to Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar
Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar lagged in fundraising since she announced her candidacy for the state’s high court, and is being outraised by her opponent by more than 6-1.
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Dominant majority appears in reach for the Left on Wisconsin Supreme Court
Republicans fear, and Democrats crave, a long-lasting grip on the state’s highest court by the political Left. Prominent voices across the political spectrum think it’s very possible.
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WATCH: The third ‘No Kings’ march in Madison, Wisconsin
Thousands marched from Brittingham Park to the Wisconsin State Capitol on Saturday to protest the Trump Administration.
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Duffy funneled $1M to help son-in-law’s bid for Congress in northern Wisconsin
With a huge donation, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is trying to help his son-in-law win a crowded primary for the 7th Congressional District he once represented.
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What to do when your neighbors run the town board and block your business?
A man in a small town in Outagamie County says his neighbors, who sit on the town board, have been unfairly blocking his attempts to expand his business. They say it’s a zoning issue.
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Top donors (so far) to Rep. Van Orden, Republican of western Wisconsin
The world’s richest man has already written the incumbent a large check to try to aid his reelection to the 3rd Congressional District.
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Max donors (so far) to Rebecca Cooke, Dem challenger in western Wisconsin
Many people have given Cooke, of Eau Claire, the max, including a well-known former Green Bay Packer and some other interesting names.
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Milwaukee Press Club awards The Badger Project for 5th straight year
The club’s Excellence in Journalism contest nominated the news nonprofit in four story categories, including Best Investigation, Best Public Service and Best Personal Profile.
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Wisconsin legislators still giving selves ‘bizarre’ loophole in public records law
Democrats in the minority have repeatedly tried to close it, but the Republican majority has ignored their attempts. A new bill introduced this week that would do that is likely DOA.
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The Badger Project wins second ‘Opee’ award for its public records work
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council gives Openness in Government Awards, or Opees, to recognize outstanding efforts to defend open government, as well as highlight threats to it.
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Ex-La Crosse cop accused of writing misleading report now at nearby PD
A long-time officer for the La Crosse Police Department resigned while under investigation for his report that differed from body camera footage of his interaction with a drunken motorist at Oktoberfest.
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Racine Co Sheriff’s Office investigator probed amid claims of sexual abuse
A deputy is being investigated after his wife got a restraining order against him and accused him of abusing her sexually for more than a decade.
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GOP bill aiming to protect free speech rights from frivolous lawsuits advances
As the Wisconsin State Legislature is scheduled to close for campaign season, the Assembly passed a Republican bill targeting lawsuits that try to stifle free speech. The Senate must now act for it to become law.
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Bipartisan push for legislator-to-lobbyist cool-off period fails again, may return
A bill that would require retiring legislators wait a year before they can work as lobbyists died again. Its sponsors plan to introduce it again next year.
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Richland Co Sheriff’s Office stakeouts uncovered deputy’s on-duty liaisons
A deputy and city alderman in western Wisconsin resigned after having repeated sexual meetings while on duty. The Viola Police Department still employs him.
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Wisconsin bill would automatically register eligible citizens to vote at DMV
The bill, which has little chance of passage this year, may preview strategy from Democrats should they take full control of state government in the fall elections.
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Waushara Co Sheriff reaches deal to repay half of $22k in K9 funds he took
An investigation by The Badger Project found Sheriff Walter Zuehlke got over $20k for his K9 after quitting the trainings. The county asked him to repay that plus interest, but settled to avoid a costly court battle.