Data Wonk

• Measuring Republican Views on Impeachment

  Jan 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Poll shows a culture of denial among Wisconsin Trump supporters.

• Rep. Sensenbrenner’s Disappointing Column

  Dec 26th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  The Republican has showed his independence in the past. But not this time, not on impeachment.

• Can More Cities Become Tech Innovators?

  Dec 18th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  Study suggests federal government invest in cities like Madison. Good idea?

• The Problem of Low Wage Workers

  Dec 12th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  The data is very revealing. Can it point to solutions?

• How We View Undocumented Immigrants

  Dec 4th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  Polls show even state’s Republican voters overwhelmingly oppose current policies.

• Can Government Break Its Promises?

  Nov 27th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  Obamacare law’s promises to insurers later broken by Republicans. Courts will decide if that’s legal

• Why Raise the Minimum Wage

  Nov 20th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  The data is now overwhelming on the positive effect in states that did so.

• The Charter School Dilemma

  Nov 13th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  They perform better and are supported by most black voters — but opposed by most white Democrats.

• NAEP Test Results Bad News for MPS

  Nov 6th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  They’ve also gone down for the state. How can we do better?

• What’s Causing Decline in Insured Children?

  Oct 30th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  Health insurance for kids declined in some states including Wisconsin under Walker. Why?

• Segregation in Milwaukee Area Schools

  Oct 16th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  The data tells a sobering story of racial and economic separation.

• Do ‘Checkoff Groups’ Help or Hurt Family Dairy Farms?

  Oct 9th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  Federally-required agricultural promotion organizations may not benefit small dairy farms