Data Wonk
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Will Jobs Record Hurt Walker’s Presidential Bid?
Jun 17th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
The numbers for Wisconsin are bad, yet Walker is a leading presidential candidate. Why?
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The Economic Impact of a New Bucks Arena
Jun 10th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Separating fact from fiction, what does the data show?
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Wisconsin Ranks Last In Welfare Reform
Jun 5th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
A conservative group’s ranking of results suggests the state ranks 50th in the results of its reforms.
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Will Supreme Court Overrule Key Part of Obamacare?
May 28th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Result could increase health care costs and number of uninsured in states like Wisconsin.
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Why Doesn’t Milwaukee Embrace Charter Schools?
May 20th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Data shows they work better than MPS schools, but board adamantly opposes them.
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A New Approach to Equal Opportunity
May 12th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
New data shows switching neighborhoods can improve equality. What does this mean for Milwaukee?
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The Meaning of Judge Bradley’s Victory
May 6th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
She carried more assembly districts than Obama or Mary Burke. Are there lessons for Democrats and the GOP in her victory?
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Push For $15 Minimum Wage A Mistake?
Apr 27th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Research clearly shows $10 minimum wage helps workers, but there’s no data to support hike to $15.
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The Charter School Advantage
Apr 15th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
A new study shows charter schools outperform MPS schools. But they still trail the average state school.
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Exploding the Myths About Poverty
Apr 9th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
America didn’t “lose” the War on Poverty. Poverty declined. Can it be reduced further in cities like Milwaukee?
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Predicting Wisconsin’s Economic Future
Apr 1st, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Two commentators fiercely disagree as to whether Wisconsin has turned the corner. Who’s right?
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Can Wisconsin Democrats Rebuild Their Brand?
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Maybe the party needs to think like a business and rethink the product it offers.
