Crossing structures can reduce crashes by as much as 80 percent in some areas of the country
Other states have had success with wildlife bridges, so where are Wisconsin’s?
City of La Crosse agrees to release records, pay legal fees; The Badger Project drops lawsuit
The La Crosse Police Department had initially rejected a records request on an ex-police officer.
State announces current round of internet expansion grants; big carriers get little to nothing
Frontier, Charter and TDS had asked for tens of millions in funding.
Sued by Wisconsin and fresh off bankruptcy, Frontier Communications asks state for $35 million in grants
The phone and internet company has already received more than $180 million from the federal government to improve service in the state
The Badger Project files lawsuit against La Crosse Police Department over public records
The Badger Project is suing the La Crosse Police Department for refusing to release public records regarding a former officer who resigned in lieu of resignation in 2019.
State legislator cites The Badger Project’s investigation in reintroducing legislation to minimize wandering officers
Report found 200 current officers in the state were fired or forced from previous jobs in law enforcement; “Unacceptable” says Milwaukee Democrat Supreme Moore Omokunde
Tiffany one of only 14 members of Congress to vote against federal holiday status for Juneteenth
Every other House member from Wisconsin – Republican and Democrat – voted in favor
Law enforcement wages and benefits across Wisconsin
The total number of law enforcement officers and the total number of police academy graduates in Wisconsin are both at a ten-year low. Recruiting and retaining officers has become more difficult, making it an employee’s market.
Wisconsin state legislators give themselves a ‘bizarre’ loophole in the Open Records Law
In Wisconsin, public officials generally must retain all public records, which includes emails. But state legislators have no legal obligation to do so.
Help on the way for rural Wisconsinites struggling with lousy internet? Maybe.
Governor asks legislature for $200 million for broadband expansion and aid; feds sending billions in help at some point
