Data Wonk
Who Wins From Court’s Obamacare Ruling?
Wisconsin and Walker are both big winners, while Rojo and Paul Ryan look foolish.
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Why is Wisconsin Last in Startup Businesses?
The state’s backward-looking business culture may be to blame.
Jun 24th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Will Jobs Record Hurt Walker’s Presidential Bid?
The numbers for Wisconsin are bad, yet Walker is a leading presidential candidate. Why?
Jun 17th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
The Economic Impact of a New Bucks Arena
Separating fact from fiction, what does the data show?
Jun 10th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Ranks Last In Welfare Reform
A conservative group’s ranking of results suggests the state ranks 50th in the results of its reforms.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Will Supreme Court Overrule Key Part of Obamacare?
Result could increase health care costs and number of uninsured in states like Wisconsin.
May 28th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Why Doesn’t Milwaukee Embrace Charter Schools?
Data shows they work better than MPS schools, but board adamantly opposes them.
May 20th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
A New Approach to Equal Opportunity
New data shows switching neighborhoods can improve equality. What does this mean for Milwaukee?
May 12th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
The Meaning of Judge Bradley’s Victory
She carried more assembly districts than Obama or Mary Burke. Are there lessons for Democrats and the GOP in her victory?
May 6th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Push For $15 Minimum Wage A Mistake?
Research clearly shows $10 minimum wage helps workers, but there’s no data to support hike to $15.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
The Charter School Advantage
A new study shows charter schools outperform MPS schools. But they still trail the average state school.
Apr 15th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Exploding the Myths About Poverty
America didn’t “lose” the War on Poverty. Poverty declined. Can it be reduced further in cities like Milwaukee?
Apr 9th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
