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Why Offenders In Wisconsin Go Back To Prison Without Committing New Crimes

Izabela Zaluska
Wisconsin Watch
Revocations for rule violations — and not the commission of new crimes — is the No. 1 cause of incarceration in Wisconsin, accounting for 40% of new admissions.

The Bumpy Path For Efforts To Cut Wisconsin's Prison Numbers

Izabela Zaluska
Wisconsin Watch
While 31 states saw decreases in their prison populations from 2017 to 2018, Wisconsin is not one of them.

The Story Of Wisconsin's Singular Partial Veto

Will Cushman
WisContext
The ability to issue partial vetoes of appropriations bills has allowed Wisconsin governors since 1930 to wield a quasi-legislative power that can substantially — and sometimes controversially — alter the text and implications of appropriations bills with little if any legislative input.

Dame's Rocket, An Invasive Confused For Phlox, Is A Common Sight In Wisconsin

Will Cushman
WisContext
What flowering plant looks a lot like native phlox but blooms during early summer in Wisconsin?

The Sweet Tooth And Unique Scent Of Odorous House Ants

PJ Liesch
UW-Extension
The easiest way to identify odorous house ants isn't by sight, but by smell.
Series: Wisconsin Historical Society Press Excerpts

When The University Of Wisconsin Persecuted Gay Students

R. Richard Wagner
For nearly two decades after World War II, leaders at the University of Wisconsin-Madison systematically outed gay students to their families, extended harsh punishments for suspected homosexual activity and participated in harmful attempts at psychiatric treatment.
Series: The Yahara Watershed
Series: Phosphorus In Wisconsin's Land And Water

The Health Of Wisconsin's Lakes And What Throws Them Out Of Balance

Will Cushman
WisContext
Wisconsin is home to an awful lot of lakes. What defines a healthy lake?
Series: The Dairy State Economy
Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

What Does CAFO Oversight Look Like In Wisconsin And Who Pays For It?

Will Cushman
WisContext
Wisconsin's agricultural bounty is possible thanks in part to the state's voluminous supply of freshwater. At the same time, the use of this resource to grow crops and nourish livestock poses risks to the quality of these waters.

When And Where Black Flies Are Out For Blood In Wisconsin

PJ Liesch
UW-Extension
Black flies — also called "buffalo gnats" due to their humpbacked appearance — are deceptive creatures for their small size.

Diverging Values Heighten Contention Over Fish And Wildlife Management

Andrew Urevig
Ensia
Another day, another debate on wildlife management.