Data Wonk
Judges Consider a Democratic Gerrymander
Maryland uses same technique as Wisconsin, but to benefit Democrats.
Aug 30th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonRight Wing Seeks to End Democracy?
Their support for Wisconsin gerrymander part of a disturbing international trend.
Aug 23rd, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonWill Foxconn Deal Fight Poverty?
Legislative language suggests this. What are the deal’s true aims and costs?
Aug 16th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonWalker’s Health Care Gamble Exposes State
He bet on health care exchanges and against expanding Medicaid, which could hurt Wisconsin.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonFoxconn, Wisconsin’s Manufacturing Future?
Deal will cost $500 for every person in the state.
Aug 2nd, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonHas Barrett Driven Up City Debt?
Conservative MacIver Institute says yes. Let’s look at the data.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonThe “Democrats Are Evil” Trap
National Review’s David French blames this for GOP loyalty to Trump. Let us consider the irony.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonWho Wins From Global Warming?
Wisconsin wins; Florida, Texas, southern states big losers.
Jul 12th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonHow Will Trumpcare Affect Wisconsin?
The bottom line: worse health and 1,000 additional deaths per year.
Jul 5th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonWill Supremes Rule on State Redistricting?
Past cases show Supreme Court is reluctant to overrule district courts.
Jun 28th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonIs Manufacturing in Decline?
Recent trends are down in Wisconsin, but hardly a cause for panic.
Jun 21st, 2017 by Bruce Thompson