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Category: Broken Whistle

This series explores Gov. Scott Walker’s attack on waste, fraud and abuse and the dwindling protections and incentives for whistleblowers in Wisconsin.

Posted inBroken Whistle, Government

Critics call Wisconsin’s Medicaid fraud crackdown ‘bullying’

by Helu Wang and Dee J. Hall / Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism December 9th, 2018December 12th, 2018 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

The state claims tens of millions in fraud in the Medicaid program, but some home care and family planning providers say their expenses are legitimate.

Posted inBroken Whistle, Government, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety

Long-time judge: Some ‘independent’ doctors routinely rule against injured workers

by Alexandra Hall and Dee J. Hall January 21st, 2018October 8th, 2018
Posted inBroken Whistle, Government, Money & Politics

Injured Wisconsin workers face higher hurdles when seeking compensation

by Elias Radtke and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism December 17th, 2017October 24th, 2018
Posted inBroken Whistle, Government, Justice & Safety

Joell Schigur warned bosses of possible illegal activity, but Wisconsin courts ruled she is not a whistleblower

by Bobby Ehrlich, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism December 3rd, 2017June 10th, 2019
Posted inBroken Whistle, Government, Justice & Safety

Two Wisconsin whistleblowers recall journeys from reporting to ‘retaliation’

by Leo Vartorella, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism December 3rd, 2017June 10th, 2019
Posted inBroken Whistle, Government, Justice & Safety

Defining Wisconsin’s whistleblower law

by Dee J. Hall December 3rd, 2017February 15th, 2018
Posted inBroken Whistle, Government, Money & Politics

Wisconsin taxpayers lose out on millions after Gov. Scott Walker, lawmakers repeal anti-fraud law

by Julie Spitzer and Dee J. Hall/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism November 5th, 2017October 24th, 2018
Posted inBroken Whistle, Government, Money & Politics

‘Qui tam’: The citizens’ sword

by Julie Spitzer November 5th, 2017June 10th, 2019
Posted inBroken Whistle, Government, Justice & Safety, Money & Politics

Wisconsin’s attack on waste and fraud leaves some whistleblowers, vulnerable residents behind

by Gretchen Christensen and Madeline Sweitzer / Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism October 15th, 2017June 10th, 2019
Posted inBroken Whistle, Government, Justice & Safety, Money & Politics

DOJ agent who blew the whistle in 2012 says experience ruined him

by Rosario Dominguez / Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism October 15th, 2017June 10th, 2019
Posted inBroken Whistle, Government, Justice & Safety, Money & Politics

Wisconsin’s congressional delegation seeks to both protect, curb whistleblowing

by Cara Lombardo October 15th, 2017January 18th, 2018

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