Data Wonk
What Do the NAEP Tests Tell Us About Student Achievement?
Both nationally and locally a notable decline since 2017. Why?
Sep 24th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
The Rise and Fall of Affordable Care
After tremendous progress the Big Beautiful Bill could slash number covered.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Comparing Milwaukee Homicide Data to Other Cities
Though murders are declining, an overwhelming percentage involve guns.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
How to Radically Reduce Poverty
New proposal shows how targeted policies could slash poverty in Milwaukee and U.S.
Sep 7th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
How The Minimum Wage Declined
40 years ago it was worth three times more. What happened?
Aug 20th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
State Getting More Liberal, More Conservative
Elections data shows red and blue areas diverging even more.
Aug 6th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Favorite Obsession
She's death on 'unelected bureaucrats." What's that all about?
Jul 30th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
The Imperial Legislature Loses Again
Three decisions by Wisconsin Supreme Court overrule Republican lame duck laws.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Abortion, Public Opinion and Court Rulings
Recent decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court raises questions.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself
His embrace of Trump looked like a winning bet. Until it didn't.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Was Gov. Evers 402 Year Proposal Legal?
Gov. Walker went even further. Why the high court upheld Evers.
May 7th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Did Schimel Get Too Partisan in Election?
The conservative in race for state superintendent was less strident and did better.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
