Different, and some would say more effective, election frameworks exist. Some are starting to emerge in the U.S. One is proportional representation. Continue reading Better ways to do elections are out there, critics say. Other countries use them. Why not here?
Investigative story on fired law enforcement officers rehired at new agencies nominated in the category of Best Public Service Story or Series. Continue reading The Badger Project named a finalist in Milwaukee Press Club journalism contest
The Evjue Foundation and La Crosse Community Foundation each awarded $5,000 for investigative journalism. Continue reading The Badger Project receives $10,000 in grants from two organizations
The certification – which includes personalized feedback for officers – improves policing, experts say Continue reading Only 11% of eligible Wisconsin law enforcement agencies accredited by state group
At least 12 law enforcement officers currently working in La Crosse County and the surrounding areas have been fired or forced out from previous jobs in law enforcement, according to an investigation by The Badger Project. Continue reading At least 12 current officers in western Wisconsin were fired or forced out from previous jobs in law enforcement
With little fanfare and no opposition, a bill proponents hope will cut down on bad apples in law enforcement passed the legislature and was signed by the governor way back in November. Continue reading Legislature quietly and unanimously enact legislation intended to improve policing hiring transparency, reduce bad apples
While Wisconsin considers medical marijuana, neighboring states reap the rewards Continue reading Illinois, Michigan combine for more than $600 million in 2021 tax revenue from recreational marijuana
Winning a national championship is a dream come true — but for UW coaches, it’s also a big payday. Continue reading UW volleyball coach Sheffield earned $100k bonus for winning national championship
Crossing structures can reduce crashes by as much as 80 percent in some areas of the country Continue reading Other states have had success with wildlife bridges, so where are Wisconsin’s?
Wisconsin DNR paid more than $1 million for wildlife damage to crops, livestock and dogs in 2020 Continue reading Deer caused about three times the reimbursable damage compared to wolves in state last year
