Data Wonk
The Democratic Disadvantage
Republicans can continue to control the legislature with 46% of the statewide vote. How can Democrats overcome this edge?
Jun 18th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Will New EPA Rules Hurt Wisconsin’s Economy?
Looking at the impact of efforts to combat global warming.
Jun 9th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Walker’s Record on Unemployment
Wisconsin has had less success reducing unemployment than surrounding states. Why?
May 28th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Milwaukee Is a Great Lakes Star
New census estimates show Milwaukee’s population is growing faster than any other Great Lakes city.
May 7th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Journal Sentinel Gets Snookered by Walker
Newspaper’s vaunted Politifact column approves of Walker’s very misleading claim about state job growth.
May 1st, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Decline of the Dairy State
Walker’s policies may help depopulate farms. How will cities be affected?
Apr 16th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Why Utah Scores High on New Economy Rankings
Yes, it’s conservative, but it strongly supports rail transit and urban living. Final story of a series.
Apr 2nd, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Why Wisconsin Lags in High Tech Economy
Are the state’s liberals too opposed to change? Part II in a series.
Mar 5th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Lags in Building a High Tech Economy
Which states and cities lead the way in building a new economy? Part I of a three-part series.
Feb 19th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Myths About the Minimum Wage
Economists don’t agree that raising the minimum wage reduces employment. It actually increases jobs in fast-food industry.
Feb 7th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Ending Income Taxes Won’t Bring Jobs
Gov. Walker says states without the tax do better. Statistics say otherwise.
Jan 22nd, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Why Walker’s Job Strategy Has Failed
He’s followed a much-touted strategy used by successful companies. Why hasn’t it worked?
Oct 17th, 2013 by Bruce Thompson
