News about WCIJ
Jim Malewitz named Wisconsin Watch investigations editor
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After a nationwide search, the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism has chosen Jim Malewitz, a veteran of nonprofit journalism, as investigations editor.
Immigration
Behind the story: Why we delayed publication of our labor trafficking report
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While journalists’ first inclination is to bring you the news as soon as we learn it, we decided to delay release of the story and to conceal Roberto’s identity to minimize harm.
Government
‘Blight’ declaration for Foxconn one of the largest ever seen, experts say
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In June 2018, the village of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, declared four square miles as blighted, giving the village board one more tool to force landowners to sell their property to make way for the Foxconn plant and associated development.
Government
More homes in the crosshairs as Foxconn-related road projects proceed
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One homeowner describes the ‘nightmare’ of discovering that her newly purchased home may be in the path of a road widening underway near Foxconn.
Work with us! Wisconsin Watch offering fall internships in reporting, public engagement and marketing
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Wisconsin Watch, the award-winning newsroom of the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, is seeking applicants for two paid internships.
The Cannabis Question
Advice to immigrants: ‘Do not mess with marijuana’ even where it is legal
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Immigrants face a danger of deportation if they possess or invest in marijuana, even in states where it is legal.
The Cannabis Question
Blacks arrested for pot possession at four times the rate of whites in Wisconsin
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Gov. Tony Evers’ decriminalization proposal focuses on decreasing racial disparities in arrests; experts point to policing practices as the main issue.
Environment
Solar flare-up: Utility blocks Iowa firm from harnessing the sun in Milwaukee
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A solar company is challenging public utilities’ monopoly on providing electricity from solar in Wisconsin; state regulators have declined to intervene in the feud.
The Cannabis Question
In Wisconsin, users of cannabis and CBD are as close as Main Street
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Users of marijuana and its derivatives are everywhere — from children with serious illness to dogs, and in cities and a small town hair salon.
Environment
Climate change causes ‘roller coaster’ mercury levels in Wisconsin fish
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Researchers find that climate change-caused variations in Wisconsin lake levels have begun reversing recent gains in controlling environmental mercury.
Article
Investigations Editor opening at Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
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The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism is seeking an Investigations Editor who is passionate about holding power to account while helping to transform our news organization into an enduring institution.
News about WCIJ
Wisconsin Watch unveils a new look to reflect dedication to bold investigative reporting
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As we enter our second decade, we’re excited to announce our new look and renewed commitment to our mission to increase the quality, quantity and understanding of investigative journalism to foster an informed citizenry and strengthen democracy.