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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Did the federal government warn retailers not to give discounts to SNAP food stamp recipients?
Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
yes
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Does Wisconsin have a law on minors getting birth control without parental consent?
Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
no
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Have Obamacare premiums increased three times the rate of inflation?
Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
yes
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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