Wisconsin Watch, the news arm of the nonpartisan, nonprofit Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, increases the quality and quantity of investigative reporting in Wisconsin, while training current and future investigative journalists. Its work fosters an informed citizenry and strengthens democracy.
Recent Fact Briefs from Wisconsin Watch
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Is the government shutdown due partly to the Senate’s 60-vote rule?
Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
yes
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Do 6 million people receive Obamacare health insurance without knowing it?
Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
no
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Is ICE offering police departments $100,000 to cooperate in finding unauthorized immigrants?
Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
yes
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Have Wisconsin electricity price increases exceeded the Midwest average for 20 years?
Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
yes
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Do some rankings put Wisconsin among the bottom 10 states in job creation and entrepreneurship?
Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
yes