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Data Wonk: Why GOP Fears Advisory Referendums
Data Wonk

Why GOP Fears Advisory Referendums

Vernon County's vote against abortion ban helps explain local restrictions in revenue sharing bill.

Data Wonk: Two Issues Show Decline Of Democracy In Wisconsin
Data Wonk

Two Issues Show Decline Of Democracy In Wisconsin

Republican Legislature ignores huge majority of voters on abortion and redistricting.

Data Wonk: Wisconsin Ranks Among Four Least Democratic States
Data Wonk

Wisconsin Ranks Among Four Least Democratic States

National ranking shows it dropped since 2011 from one of most democratic to third worst.

Data Wonk: Will State Supreme Court Cool Its Ideological Rancor?
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Will State Supreme Court Cool Its Ideological Rancor?

As of August 1, its hostility toward experts and democracy won't fly.

Data Wonk: Liberals Winning State Supreme Court Races
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Liberals Winning State Supreme Court Races

They’ve now won three of last four races by big margins. What the data shows.

Data Wonk: Election Shows Shifting Demographics
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Election Shows Shifting Demographics

The WOW counties delivered less wow for the Republican Party.

Data Wonk: Republicans Seek a One-Party State
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Republicans Seek a One-Party State

Gerrymandering, and electing Dan Knodl, are a means to get there.

Data Wonk: Is Democracy at Stake in Supreme Court Race?
Data Wonk

Is Democracy at Stake in Supreme Court Race?

A conservative majority seems set on restricting voting rights.

Data Wonk: Will Tax Cuts For the Rich Boost Economy?
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Will Tax Cuts For the Rich Boost Economy?

Or help convince people to move to Wisconsin? What the data tells us.

Data Wonk: What Kind of Justice Would Daniel Kelly Be?
Data Wonk

What Kind of Justice Would Daniel Kelly Be?

He left a clear track record during his four years on state Supreme Court.

Data Wonk: Will a Flat Tax Grow State’s Economy?
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Will a Flat Tax Grow State’s Economy?

The data for other states doesn't support this claim.

Data Wonk: Flat Income Tax a Bonanza for Wealthy
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Flat Income Tax a Bonanza for Wealthy

Republican proposal skewed to help the rich, cutting income tax for millionaires by 53%.