A Wisconsin Watch investigation seeking Brady files from all 72 counties found more than 360 examples in 31 counties of current and former Wisconsin law enforcement officers who prosecutors have flagged for dishonesty or breaking the law in ways that could undermine their credibility in court.
Posted inJustice & Safety
Brady lists: Here’s what to know about Wisconsin’s inconsistent system for tracking police caught lying
Public access to information about police officers caught lying is inconsistent across Wisconsin’s 72 counties. That’s the key takeaway after Wisconsin Watch filed records requests with every district attorney’s office and the state Department of Justice.
Posted inGovernment
Wisconsin Republicans launch audit of state government diversity efforts
The Legislature’s audit committee voted to launch a comprehensive review of diversity and inclusion efforts across state government after the Assembly’s top Republican vowed to eliminate equity initiatives.
Posted inNews about Wisconsin Watch
Wisconsin Watch collaborations win 7 awards at Milwaukee Press Club
Wisconsin Watch reporters and collaborators won four top prizes and three other awards in the Milwaukee Press Club’s 2023 Excellence in Journalism Awards.
Posted inEnvironment
Spring bird migration is underway along the Mississippi River flyway: Here’s what to know
Here’s everything you need to know about the important Mississippi River flyway — and when and where to see birds amid their long journey.
Posted inFact briefs
Is gasoline ‘over $7 now’ in California?
No. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in California was $5.36 on May 1, 2024, the highest nationally, according to GasBuddy.com. That contradicts a May 1 claim by former President Donald Trump.
Posted inFact briefs
Are private universities such as Columbia and Princeton, where pro-Palestinian protests have been held, generally bound by the First Amendment?
No. Authorities including the Stanford Constitutional Law Center, Northwestern University law professors and the New York Civil Liberties Union say private universities generally are not bound by the First Amendment.
Posted inGovernment
Milwaukee election leader ousted 6 months before presidential vote
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced he would be replacing Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Claire Woodall with her deputy, Paulina Gutierrez.
Posted inAsk Wisconsin Watch
Why doesn’t the cost of car registration in Wisconsin depend on miles driven?
Wisconsin funds its state transportation system mostly through a gas tax and various vehicle registration fees. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a proposal to study a mileage-based fee system in 2019.
Posted inForward, Opinion
Your Right to Know: Rights clash in records dispute
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will soon hear a case involving records related to the voting rights of mentally incompetent people. No matter which side wins, the public has in some ways already lost.
Posted inEducation, Justice & Safety
Mount Horeb shooting: ‘People in every community need to be mindful of the warning signs’
What is clear about school shootings in the U.S. is that, despite feelings of, “I never thought it could happen here,” the worst incidents frequently occur in smaller towns.
Posted inEconomy, Justice & Safety
US blocks alleged Milwaukee Tool supplier, citing forced Chinese prison labor
The federal government will detain imports of work gloves manufactured by Shanghai Select Safety Products Company, which was accused of relying on forced prison labor to manufacture Milwaukee Tool-branded gloves.