WisContext

• Could Foxconn Increase Downstream Flooding?

  Aug 8th, 2018 by Scott Gordon

  Illinois officials fear Foxconn development will worsen Des Plaines River flooding.

• Huge Drop in Refugees to State

  Aug 3rd, 2018 by Scott Gordon

  Big drop in 2017, 2018, part of national trend, biggest state impact on Milwaukee.

• Wisconsin Has Become Slow-Growth State

  Jul 21st, 2018 by David Egan-Robertson

  With lower birth rate, less immigration, more out-migration, state trails most in population growth.

• Canada’s Tariffs Target Wisconsin

  Jul 16th, 2018 by Scott Gordon

  Trump trade war pushes Canada to slap tariffs on 163 products made in state.

• A Map of Wisconsin Obesity

  Jul 6th, 2018 by Scott Gordon

  Highest in rural areas, but researchers sill filling in data for some zip codes.

• The State of Wasted Votes

  Jul 2nd, 2018 by Malia Jones

  Republican gerrymander wastes up to 10% of state votes, but Supreme Court seems unconcerned.

• Two Jails in State House ICE Detainees

  Jun 29th, 2018 by Scott Gordon

  Located in Kenosha and Dodge counties, getting millions in federal funds for jailing immigrants.

• Why State Needs Startup Businesses

  Jun 26th, 2018 by Scott Gordon

  And how expanded entrepreneurship can fit into Wisconsin’s economy.

• The Tasing of Adam Trammel

  Jun 22nd, 2018 by Hayley Sperling

  Controversial diagnosis at Issue in death of man tased more than 12 times by West Milwaukee cops.

• Wrangling Over Foxconn’s Massive Water Plan

  Jun 20th, 2018 by Scott Gordon

  Legal battle over Great Lakes Compact language and company’s draw down of Lake Michigan water.

• The Collateral Damage From Bon-Ton’s Demise

  Jun 13th, 2018 by Will Kenneally

  Loss of anchor stores will force malls to reenvision future uses to attract foot traffic.

• The Art Of Gerrymandering Milwaukee

  Jun 9th, 2018 by Malia Jones

  Mapping the outlines of representation in Wisconsin's legislative districts.