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We are a nonpartisan journalism nonprofit in #WISCONSIN focusing on the powerful - state politics, their wealthy campaign donors, law enforcement, etc. PMs open. Send us tips. READ OUR WORK: thebadgerproject.org SUPPORT US: donate.thebadgerproject.org
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 14m
Banned statewide, bill allowing traffic cameras in Milwaukee creeps forward

A bipartisan bill in the Wisconsin State Legislature would let the city install traffic cameras to ticket speeders and red light runners. Milwaukee’s top brass has begged lawmakers for the exception.
Banned statewide, bill allowing traffic cameras in Milwaukee creeps forward
A bipartisan bill in the Wisconsin State Legislature would let the city install traffic cameras to ticket speeders and red light runners. Milwaukee’s top brass has begged lawmakers for the exception.
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 2h
Andrew Sundstrom started at the #Muskego #Police Department in 2015 and voluntarily resigned in 2024. He said the sexual assault claims against him were "manufactured." #wanderingofficers #Wisconsin
Ex-Muskego officer accused of sex assault by fellow cop working at nearby agency
Andrew Sundstrom, a former Muskego Police K9 officer, was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and claims the allegations were “ma...
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 23h
A former K9 officer in #Muskego was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out but not charged criminally. #wanderingofficers #police #Wisconsin
Ex-Muskego officer accused of sex assault by fellow cop working at nearby agency
Andrew Sundstrom, a former Muskego Police K9 officer, was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and claims the allegations were “ma...
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 1d
Waushara Co Sheriff promoted deputy after lewd photos, other bad behavior

Matthew Elliott resigned from the sheriff's department last month, just days after The Badger Project requested a 2022 investigation into him propositioning colleagues and sending others lewd photos.
Waushara Co Sheriff promoted deputy after lewd photos, other bad behavior
Matthew Elliott resigned from the sheriff's department last month, just days after The Badger Project requested a 2022 investigation into him propositioning colleagues and sending others lewd photos.
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 2d
An ex-K9 officer in Muskego was accused of sexually assaulting a female cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and says the allegations were “manufactured.”
#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin #police
Ex-Muskego officer accused of sexual assault by fellow cop now at nearby dept
Andrew Sundstrom, a former Muskego Police K9 officer, was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and claims the allegations were “ma...
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 3d
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 3d
"Rather than uphold the high expectations required of an officer, you preyed on an individual who was in a physically vulnerable and isolated environment."

#Muskego #Wisconsin #Police
Ex-Muskego officer accused of sexual assault by fellow cop now at nearby dept
Andrew Sundstrom, a former Muskego Police K9 officer, was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and claims the allegations were “ma...
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 4d
A former #Muskego Police K9 officer, was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and says the allegations were “manufactured.”
Ex-Muskego officer accused of sexual assault by fellow cop now at nearby dept
Andrew Sundstrom, a former Muskego Police K9 officer, was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and claims the allegations were “ma...
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 5d
Who watches the watchmen in #Wisconsin?

The Badger Project does.

Help us do it.

#wipolitics
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 5d
#Wisconsin protects its cops through a bill of rights, but it excludes state-employed #police. Some state legislators want to change that, while critics worry police are receiving special treatment. #wipolitics
GOP lawmakers want to include state police in law enforcement bill of rights
Wisconsin is one of many states to protect cops through a bill of rights, but it excludes state-employed police. Some lawmakers want to change that, while critics worry they are receiving special trea...
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PBS Wisconsin @pbswisconsin.bsky.social · 7d
The Trump administration is pushing states to direct more federal funding into satellite internet, which is cheaper to install but slower than fiber-optic broadband, and critics fear a giveaway to companies owned by centibillionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, reports @thebadgerproject.org.
Musk's SpaceX contests Wisconsin's rural broadband plans
A representative of Elon Musk's rocket venture SpaceX, the parent company of its satellite internet company Starlink, publicly challenged plans in Wisconsin and other states to fund high-speed interne...
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 5d
A former Muskego Police K9 officer was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and says the allegations were “manufactured.”

#police #wanderingofficers #Wisconsin
Ex-Muskego officer accused of sexual assault by fellow cop now at nearby dept
Andrew Sundstrom, a former Muskego Police K9 officer, was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and claims the allegations were “ma...
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 6d
Ex-K9 officer accused of sexual assault by female cop now at nearby police dept

Andrew Sundstrom, a former Muskego Police K9 officer, was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and claims the allegations were “manufactured.” 
Ex-K9 officer accused of sexual assault by female cop now at nearby police dept
Andrew Sundstrom, a former Muskego Police K9 officer, was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and claims the allegations were “manufactured.” 
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 7d
#Wisconsin is one of many states to protect cops through a bill of rights, but it excludes state-employed #police. Some state legislators want to change that. #wipolitics
GOP lawmakers aim to include state police in law enforcement bill of rights
Wisconsin is one of many states to protect cops through a bill of rights, but it excludes state-employed police. Some lawmakers want to change that, while critics worry they are receiving special trea...
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 8d
GOP lawmakers aim to include state police in law enforcement bill of rights

Wisconsin is one of many states to protect cops through a bill of rights, but it excludes state-employed police. Some lawmakers want to change that, while critics worry they are receiving special treatment.
GOP lawmakers aim to include state police in law enforcement bill of rights
Wisconsin is one of many states to protect cops through a bill of rights, but it excludes state-employed police. Some lawmakers want to change that, while critics worry they are receiving special treatment.
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 13d
The Trump Admin is pushing states to put more federal funding into slower, but cheaper-to-install, satellite internet. Critics fear a giveaway to #ElonMusk and #JeffBezos.

#Starlink #SpaceX #Wisconsin #RuralBroadband
Musk’s satellite internet company contests Wisconsin's rural installation plans
The Trump Administration is pushing states to put more federal funding into slower, but cheaper-to-install, satellite internet. Critics fear a giveaway to the companies of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 13d
Musk’s satellite internet company contests Wisconsin’s plans for rural installation

The Trump Administration is pushing states to put more federal funding into slower and less reliable, but cheaper, satellite internet. Critics fear a giveaway to the companies of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
Musk’s satellite internet company contests Wisconsin’s plans for rural installation
The Trump Administration is pushing states to put more federal funding into slower and less reliable, but cheaper, satellite internet. Critics fear a giveaway to the companies of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 16d
Wisconsin's state legislators often have a second job. The state Senate and Assembly each meet for only part of the year, allowing elected members to seek additional work.

#Wisconsin #wipolitics #sidehustle
An Uber driver, a dairy farmer and a therapist walk into the Capitol: Many Wisconsin lawmakers have side gigs
It’s common for legislators, who make about $61,000 a year, to have a second job. The state Senate and Assembly each meet for only part of the year, allowing elected members to seek additional work.
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 17d
#Wisconsin legislators, who make about $61k a year, often have a second job. The state Senate and Assembly each meet for only part of the year, allowing elected members to seek additional work.

#wipolitics #WiLeg #WiSen
An Uber driver, a dairy farmer and a therapist walk into the Capitol: Many Wisconsin lawmakers have side gig
It’s common for legislators, who make about $61,000 a year, to have a second job. The state Senate and Assembly each meet for only part of the year, allowing time for elected members to seek additiona...
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 19d
Help us investigate the powerful in #Wisconsin! Set up a recurring donation - as little as $5/month!

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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 19d
#Wisconsin legislators commonly have a second job. The Senate and Assembly each meet for only part of the year, which gives elected members time to seek additional work. #wipolitics
An Uber driver, a dairy farmer and a therapist walk into the Capitol: Many Wisconsin lawmakers have side gig
It’s common for state legislators to have a second job in America's Dairyland. The state Senate and Assembly each meet for only part of the year, allowing time for elected members to seek additional w...
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 21d
It’s common for state legislators to have a second job in America’s Dairyland. The state Senate and Assembly each meet for only part of the year, allowing time for elected members to seek additional work.

#Wisconsin #wipolitics #sidegig
An Uber driver, a dairy farmer and a therapist walk into the Capitol: Many Wisconsin lawmakers have side gig
It’s common for state legislators to have a second job in America's Dairyland. The state Senate and Assembly each meet for only part of the year, allowing time for elected members to seek additional w...
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 22d
An Uber driver, a dairy farmer and a therapist walk into the Capitol: Many Wisconsin lawmakers have a second job

In Wisconsin, it’s common for state lawmakers to have a second job. The state Senate and Assembly each only meet for part of the year, allowing time for legislators to seek additional…
An Uber driver, a dairy farmer and a therapist walk into the Capitol: Many Wisconsin lawmakers have a second job
In Wisconsin, it’s common for state lawmakers to have a second job. The state Senate and Assembly each only meet for part of the year, allowing time for legislators to seek additional work.
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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 25d
We can't do this alone!

Set up a recurring donation - as little as $5/month - to help us investigate the powerful in #Wisconsin!

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The Badger Project @thebadgerproject.org · 25d
Our investigation found the #WausharaCounty Sheriff received more than $25k in care payments for his law enforcement dog after quitting the #K9 trainings.

#Wisconsin #lawenforcement
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Waushara Co Board launches independent investigation into sheriff's K9 stipends
An investigation from The Badger Project found Sheriff Walter Zuehlke received more than $25,000 in care payments for his K9 since quitting the law enforcement trainings after he was elected in 2018.
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