The Badger Project

The Badger Project 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.

06/01/2026

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...

Racine County Eye ran one of our recent stories.
06/01/2026

Racine County Eye ran one of our recent stories.

The delivery app company DoorDash reported spending nearly $2 million in the first half of 2025 lobbying the Wisconsin State Legislature.

Wausau Pilot & Review ran one of our recent stories.
05/30/2026

Wausau Pilot & Review ran one of our recent stories.

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

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05/28/2026

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

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05/27/2026

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PBS Wisconsin ran one of our recent stories.
05/27/2026

PBS Wisconsin ran one of our recent stories.

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 ...

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05/26/2026

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DoorDash leads the usual top lobbyists, which include hospitals, realtors and the WMC, amongst many others.
05/26/2026

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

DoorDash leads the regular top lobbyists, including hospitals, realtors and the WMC, amongst many others.

Urban Milwaukee ran one of our recent stories.
05/25/2026

Urban Milwaukee ran one of our recent stories.

Company spent millions trying to keep its drivers from being classified as employees.

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