Data Wonk

• Is Wisconsin’s Economy “On Fire”?

  Nov 1st, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  Walker says so in new ad that slams Illinois. Is its claim true or false?

• Who Benefits From Federal Housing Subsidies?

  Oct 25th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  Higher income get more than low income, Waukesha more than Milwaukee.

• The More Guns, Less Crime Scam

  Oct 18th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  Questionable research shows Right To Carry reduces crime. Here’s the full story.

• John Roberts’ Nightmare

  Oct 11th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  His decision on gerrymandering case could ruin Supreme Court’s reputation.

• The Lessons of Repeal and Replace

  Oct 4th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  Republicans never had an actual plan. Bernie Sanders might learn from that.

• Should Wisconsin Join The Amazon Bidding War?

  Sep 27th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  If the Foxconn deal is the new standard, the subsidy for Amazon could reach $10 billion.

• Can Milwaukee Win The Amazon Challenge?

  Sep 20th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  If a lower cost of living for employees is a key criteria.

• How to Build Wisconsin’s Economy

  Sep 13th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  Bribing companies to relocate here doesn’t work. So what does?

• Should State Look Beyond Manufacturing?

  Sep 6th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  Rustbelt jobs have steadily declined since 1990. State should look elsewhere for answers.

• Judges Consider a Democratic Gerrymander

  Aug 30th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  Maryland uses same technique as Wisconsin, but to benefit Democrats.

• Right Wing Seeks to End Democracy?

  Aug 23rd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  Their support for Wisconsin gerrymander part of a disturbing international trend.

• Will Foxconn Deal Fight Poverty?

  Aug 16th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  Legislative language suggests this. What are the deal’s true aims and costs?