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Data Wonk: Yes, Minnesota Beats Wisconsin
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Yes, Minnesota Beats Wisconsin

But is its better economic performance due to more liberal policies?

Data Wonk: Trickle Up Economics
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Trickle Up Economics

The Great Recession’s huge impact on employment shows why trickle down doesn’t work.

Data Wonk: Is California the Future?
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Is California the Future?

The data about California may have political and economic lessons for Wisconsin.

Data Wonk: Why Is City’s Student Achievement So Low?
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Why Is City’s Student Achievement So Low?

NAEP results show notable progress in Chicago, but discouraging results here.

Data Wonk: What Do Voters Want from Justices?
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What Do Voters Want from Justices?

Screnock’s defeat suggests they want integrity, not a Supreme Court bought by special interests.

Data Wonk: Voters Want Checks and Balances
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Voters Want Checks and Balances

That’s the message on Supreme Court race, Treasurer referendum. Was message received?

Data Wonk: Walker’s Plan to Break the Law
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Walker’s Plan to Break the Law

And why Attorney General Schimel didn’t warn him it was folly.

Data Wonk: A Federal Jobs Guarantee?
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A Federal Jobs Guarantee?

NY Senator Gillibrand is pushing idea. Polls show people favor it.

Data Wonk: How MPS Is Hurt By Its “Friends”
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How MPS Is Hurt By Its “Friends”

North Division controversy raises issue: which schools best serve low-income black students?

Data Wonk: Many Republicans Oppose Gerrymandering
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Many Republicans Oppose Gerrymandering

Even in Wisconsin. But nearly all are former officeholders.

Data Wonk: Is GOP Trying to Destroy Democracy?
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Is GOP Trying to Destroy Democracy?

New report points to problems, which can be seen nationally and in Wisconsin.

Data Wonk: The Lessons of Amazon’s City Search
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The Lessons of Amazon’s City Search

What can Milwaukee learn from from losing its bid for Amazon’s headquarters?