Data Wonk
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
Foreign Tariffs Targeting Wisconsin’s Red Counties
Nationally and in Wisconsin Republicans voters far more likely to be hurt.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Measuring Trump’s Approval Rating
Declining both nationally and in Wisconsin. By how much?
Mar 19th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Why Is Trump Targeting Veterans?
Trump/Musk cuts hurt a popular government program and many workers who back MAGA.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
How Vulnerable Is Wisconsin to Federal Firings?
State has 30,000 federal employees. And many state workers in federally funded agencies.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
