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Data Wonk: State Getting More Liberal, More Conservative
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State Getting More Liberal, More Conservative

Elections data shows red and blue areas diverging even more.

Data Wonk: Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Favorite Obsession
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Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Favorite Obsession

She's death on 'unelected bureaucrats." What's that all about?

Data Wonk: The Imperial Legislature Loses Again
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The Imperial Legislature Loses Again

Three decisions by Wisconsin Supreme Court overrule Republican lame duck laws.

Data Wonk: Abortion, Public Opinion and Court Rulings
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Abortion, Public Opinion and Court Rulings

Recent decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court raises questions.

Data Wonk: How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself
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How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself

His embrace of Trump looked like a winning bet. Until it didn't.

Data Wonk: Was Gov. Evers 402 Year Proposal Legal?
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Was Gov. Evers 402 Year Proposal Legal?

Gov. Walker went even further. Why the high court upheld Evers.

Data Wonk: Did Schimel Get Too Partisan in Election?
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Did Schimel Get Too Partisan in Election?

The conservative in race for state superintendent was less strident and did better.

Data Wonk: Foreign Tariffs Targeting Wisconsin’s Red Counties
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Nationally and in Wisconsin Republicans voters far more likely to be hurt.

Data Wonk: Measuring Trump’s Approval Rating
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Measuring Trump’s Approval Rating

Declining both nationally and in Wisconsin. By how much?

Data Wonk: Why Is Trump Targeting Veterans?
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Why Is Trump Targeting Veterans?

Trump/Musk cuts hurt a popular government program and many workers who back MAGA.

Data Wonk: How Vulnerable Is Wisconsin to Federal Firings?
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How Vulnerable Is Wisconsin to Federal Firings?

State has 30,000 federal employees. And many state workers in federally funded agencies.

Data Wonk: How Fair Are Wisconsin’s Taxes?
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How Fair Are Wisconsin’s Taxes?

The wealthy pay a lower percent of their income in taxes. Evers proposal addresses this.