Nonpartisan, nonprofit, investigative journalism in Wisconsin
Dec 18, 2024 · Nonpartisan, nonprofit, investigative journalism in Wisconsin
ABOUT US - The Badger Project
Dec 16, 2024 · The Badger Project is a nonpartisan, journalism nonprofit in Wisconsin that investigates state government, politics, campaign finance, law enforcement and related matters.
A voting change in Alaska brought more choice and civility, …
Jan 9, 2024 · By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT When Alaska ran its elections in 2022, it used a totally new system to vote. Voters had much more choice than the two candidates they usually get, and experts said the nastiness that has become so common in modern politics was much diminished.
Dems improved against Van Orden in '24, have better chance in …
Nov 20, 2024 · Rep. Derrick Van Orden defeated his challenger by about 2.8% this year, a tighter margin than in 2022. Democrats are likely to make his district a priority again in 2026, which projects to be a good year for them.
Alaska kept its Final-Four Voting reforms. Another push is planned …
Dec 10, 2024 · An attempt to enact a similar system in Wisconsin is being planned again, though it faces a steep climb in the state legislature in the next couple years. Final-Four or Final-Five Voting eliminates partisan primary elections — no more ballots for only Democratic or Republican candidates. Instead ...
U.S. House seat in NE Wisconsin appears out of reach for …
Nov 11, 2024 · A political novice won the 8th Congressional District that includes Green Bay, Appleton and Door County by nearly 15 points in a race many thought might be more competitive.
Noticing more ads every election? Blame a legal loophole Wis ...
Nov 25, 2024 · The U.S. Supreme Court opened a loophole in Wisconsin campaign finance law which the ultrawealthy are now using to flood our elections with cash and ads. Republicans have refused to close it, so Democrats are using it to their advantage.
'Wisconsin does not, and should not, have secret police' - The …
May 24, 2024 · Officers from at least one neighboring state have been moving to jobs in Wisconsin. After Illinois passed some law enforcement reform measures in 2021, some police started transferring to agencies in “more conservative states,” including Wisconsin, Kenny Winslow, executive director of the Illinois Association of …
FINAL REPORT: Top donors to Rep. Van Orden of western Wisconsin
Oct 29, 2024 · The congressman has strong financial support from many agribusinesses. Along with Transportation & Infrastructure and Veterans Affairs, Van Orden also sits on the Agriculture Committee in the U.S. House, where policy and bills are shaped before going to the full body for a …
Judge sides with The Badger Project in public records lawsuit …
Mar 15, 2023 · By Katjusa Cisar, THE BADGER PROJECT The Badger Project has won an open records lawsuit against the Wausau Police Department, with a judge ruling Tuesday that the department redacted too much from an internal investigation into a former lieutenant’s alleged sexual harassment.