Economics
Trump Tariffs Will Hurt State Workers
Manufacturers like Harley will suffer, as when a steel tariff was imposed in 2002.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by John Norquist
Milwaukee’s Economic Challenge
A new study shows Milwaukee is among the ten most distressed cities. Is it accurate?
Mar 1st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Has Wisconsin Become a Can’t Do State?
State’s still lagging economy points to problems with political leadership.
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Tax Cuts Do Little to Spur Job Growth
Cuts skewed toward wealthy and haven't created jobs, statistics show.
Aug 19th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
Abele and Lubar Help Startup Businesses
M7 region needs more entrepreneurs to reinvent economy.
Aug 4th, 2015 by John Torinus
Why Is Minnesota Outperforming Wisconsin?
Does having a Republican or Democratic governor explain the difference?
Jul 15th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin’s Shrinking Middle Class
No state has seen a bigger decline in the percent of middle class households than Wisconsin, new data shows.
Mar 31st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Will Right-to-Work Cause Sickness and Death?
Logic of the law’s supporters suggest this -- and other terrible things -- will happen.
Mar 6th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
The Walker Economic Record
Crunching the numbers: How has Wisconsin’s economy fared in his first four years?
Feb 16th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Both Sides Wrong About Walker’s Impact on Jobs
Actually, the data shows Gov. Walker has had little impact, positive or negative, on how the state grows jobs.
Oct 20th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Are Democrats Better for the Economy?
The data shows Democratic presidents have better economic growth. But is the data meaningful?
Sep 10th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Milwaukee Is a Great Lakes Star
New census estimates show Milwaukee’s population is growing faster than any other Great Lakes city.
May 7th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
