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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Does Milwaukee County have the highest sales tax in Wisconsin?
Hope Karnopp / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
yes
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Did Republicans vote against a bill banning child marriage in Wisconsin?
Hope Karnopp / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
no
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Are Illinois residents buying more Wisconsin waterfront property than Minnesota residents?
Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
no
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Is Wisconsin’s income tax rate the same for people earning $400,000 annually as it is for billionaires?
Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
yes
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Have eight consecutive Wisconsin state budgets given less money to public schools?
Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch
no
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Can you ‘cross over’ vote in multiple parties in a Wisconsin primary?
Hope Karnopp / Wisconsin Watch
no
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Is the Milwaukee I-94 construction project expected to take eight years?
Hope Karnopp / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
yes