Data Wonk
Should Protasiewicz Recuse From Redistricting Cases?
Or should Rebecca Bradley? Her comment was less factual and more scathing.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Who Are State Supreme Court’s ‘Rogue Members’?
Ziegler and conservatives have ignored state Constitution in governance dispute.
Aug 16th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
North Shore Special Elections Show Impact of Gerrymandering
Packing-and-cracking allowed Republicans to keep control of seats that were trending Democratic.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Do Act 12 Mandates Violate State Constitution?
Legislation enabling Milwaukee sales tax included restrictions that could be challenged.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Is City’s Decline in Homicides For Real?
The data shows significant decline for Milwaukee in 2023, but a still worrisome trend.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Tax Plans Reveal Very Different Values
Evers and Republicans each offered a helping hand. But to whom?
Jul 12th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
How Milwaukee’s Financial Crisis Arose
And how good -- or bad -- is the state's solution?
Jun 28th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Which Party Is Better for U.S. and Wisconsin Economies?
75 years of data shows greater jobs and economic growth under Democratic presidents.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Grothman Vs. Biden On Federal Judges
Did president not appoint enough 'white guys'? Let's look at the numbers.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Why GOP Fears Advisory Referendums
Vernon County's vote against abortion ban helps explain local restrictions in revenue sharing bill.
May 24th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Two Issues Show Decline Of Democracy In Wisconsin
Republican Legislature ignores huge majority of voters on abortion and redistricting.
May 17th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Ranks Among Four Least Democratic States
National ranking shows it dropped since 2011 from one of most democratic to third worst.
May 10th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
