Data Wonk
The Trump Effect on Wisconsin
The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it's a minority party.
May 28th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Who Pays Wisconsin’s Taxes?
Which income groups pay the most in state and local taxes? And how Wisconsin compares to other states.
May 24th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts
Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.
May 10th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
ACA Premium Costs Rose 40% in Milwaukee
How and why ACA marketplace rates rose so high in Wisconsin and the nation.
May 2nd, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
The Irony of Trump’s SAVE Act
The data suggests it would reduce Republican turnout.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Who Do You Trust to Conduct Elections Fairly?
Polls show big splits between Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans and independents.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Is Non-Citizen Voting a Real Threat to Elections in Wisconsin?
The data is very powerful. First of a series.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
How Global Climate Change Affects Milwaukee
Echoing global data, Milwaukee has changed, and continues to do so.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?
The arguments for and against and where things stand.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
What the 2025 Elections Data Tells Us
Does stunning change in voters' preferences foretell fall election results?
Feb 11th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
How Wisconsin Ranks On Minimum Wage
Comparing to Midwest and the nation. A solution to affordability issue?
Jan 28th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
How Has Trump Done on the Economy?
Both for Wisconsin and U.S., the data looks much different than he claims.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
