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 David Crowley support releasing half of Wisconsin’s prison population?
Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
no
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Has Tom Tiffany voted five times against ending the Iran war?
Chris Mueller / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
yes
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Have Republicans controlled constitutional amendment questions on Wisconsin ballots for the past 15 years?
Hope Karnopp / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
yes
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Did Milwaukee juvenile homicides increase 57% under David Crowley?
Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
no
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Did Tom Tiffany vote to give data center operators a $68 billion tax break?
Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
no
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Has Wisconsin’s tax on gas and diesel stayed the same for 20 years?
Hope Karnopp / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
yes
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Have major Milwaukee County taxes generally increased under David Crowley?
Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
yes