The state offers free insurance to companies that hire people with criminal records as a protection against fraud or theft. Wisconsin Watch wanted to know: Why do so few businesses take the offer?
Author Archives: Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch
Hongyu Liu joined Wisconsin Watch as a data investigative reporter in September 2025. He previously worked at The Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina, as a data reporting fellow. He conducts data analysis and creates interactive narratives and graphics to identify investigative stories and add context to reporting. Hongyu holds a master’s degree in data journalism from Columbia University. He previously covered local news for various publications in Boston and Beijing, including The Patriot Ledger, DIG Boston and Sampan Newspaper.
