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Tag: whistleblowers

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 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin ‘one of the worst states for whistleblowing,’ national expert says. Anti-fraud effort helps bottom line but falls mostly on programs for the poor.

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 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Dan Bethards lost his career, his house and many of his friends in law enforcement after he reported his boss for selling and making guns without a license

Posted inWisWatch Blog

Lawmakers on both ends of openness awards

by Bill Lueders March 8th, 2012August 1st, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council is bestowing its annual “Opee” Awards for openness in government. And Wisconsin state lawmakers have been tapped for both kinds of awards — good as well as bad.

Posted inWisWatch Blog

Reporter’s shield law = step forward for Wisconsin

Avatar photoby Dee J. Hall / Wisconsin WatchMay 5th, 2010June 22nd, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Last month, as the current legislative session ground to a close, Wisconsin became the 39th state to pass a shield law for news reporters.

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