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The Badger Project is an independent news nonprofit in Wisconsin that investigates the powerful, like politicians, their wealthy donors and law enforcement.

Our work has run in more than 50 newspapers and news websites across Wisconsin.

June: Names of police should be public – Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council 06/01/2026

June: Names of police should be public – Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council June: Names of police should be public Uncategorized June 1, 2026June 1, 2026Peter Cameron In 2024, a sheriff’s deputy working for the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Department was forced out for being lousy at his job. But even though the deputy, Cristian Morales, was flagged in the state’s negat...

DoorDash spent a whopping $2M lobbying for bill that would ban employee benefits for drivers | Racine County Eye 06/01/2026

Racine County Eye ran one of our recent stories.

DoorDash spent a whopping $2M lobbying for bill that would ban employee benefits for drivers | Racine County Eye The delivery app company DoorDash reported spending nearly $2 million in the first half of 2025 lobbying the Wisconsin State Legislature.

Portage cop resigned after being charged for UTV rollover that broke rider’s pelvis - Wausau Pilot & Review 05/30/2026

Wausau Pilot & Review ran one of our recent stories.

Portage cop resigned after being charged for UTV rollover that broke rider’s pelvis - Wausau Pilot & Review By Annie Pulley, THE BADGER PROJECT A former detective sergeant for the Portage Police Department resigned from the force a day after he was arrested

05/28/2026

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Lincoln Co Sheriff's lieutenant charged with drunk driving but still working 05/28/2026

Lt. Brian Burkhardt put his minivan into a ditch in January and was arrested for operating while intoxicated. His court case is ongoing.

Lincoln Co Sheriff's lieutenant charged with drunk driving but still working

05/27/2026

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DoorDash spent nearly $2 million lobbying for a bill in Wisconsin to ban employee benefits for drivers 05/27/2026

PBS Wisconsin ran one of our recent stories.

DoorDash spent nearly $2 million lobbying for a bill in Wisconsin to ban employee benefits for drivers The delivery app company DoorDash reported spending nearly $2 million in the first half of 2025 lobbying the Wisconsin State Legislature, according to mandatory filings with the state, to pass ...

05/26/2026

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The top spending Wisconsin lobbying orgs and companies in 2025 05/26/2026

DoorDash leads the usual top lobbyists, which include hospitals, realtors and the WMC, amongst many others.

The top spending Wisconsin lobbying orgs and companies in 2025 DoorDash leads the regular top lobbyists, including hospitals, realtors and the WMC, amongst many others.

DoorDash Topped Wisconsin Lobbying Spending In 2025 05/25/2026

Urban Milwaukee ran one of our recent stories.

DoorDash Topped Wisconsin Lobbying Spending In 2025 Company spent millions trying to keep its drivers from being classified as employees.

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