WisContext

• Cartogram Makes Last Election Look Different

  Jan 17th, 2019 by Malia Jones

  Mapping by people rather than land creates very different picture of the state.

• A New Way to Map Wisconsin

  Jan 16th, 2019 by Malia Jones

  Introducing the cartogram, where people count more than land.

• No “Year of the Woman” in Wisconsin

  Jan 10th, 2019 by Hayley Sperling

  Why women did poorly in state legislative races in 2018.

• Health Coverage Growth Stalled in 2017

  Dec 29th, 2018 by Malia Jones

  Slowdown comes after three straight years of growth, state tied for 10th in percent covered.

• Which Counties Rank Best For Health?

  Nov 28th, 2018 by Malia Jones

  Ranking all 72 counties: Ozaukee is healthiest, with Milwaukee and Menomonee at the bottom.

• Could State Lose a Congressional Seat?

  Nov 15th, 2018 by David Egan-Robertson

  2020 Population projections show Wisconsin on the bubble for a drop to seven seats.

• The Rise of Migrant Farmworkers

  Oct 23rd, 2018 by Scott Gordon

  How Mexican and Tejano workers became crucial part of state’s farm economy.

• Do Walker, Evers Campaign on State Time?

  Sep 25th, 2018 by Scott Gordon

  Elected officials have looser rules for how much time they can take away from the job.

• Climate Change Causing Huge Rainstorms

  Sep 20th, 2018 by Scott Gordon

  And algae blooms, more sediment in Lake Superior. Researchers track worrisome changes.

• Where Wisconsin Lacks Broadband Access

  Aug 29th, 2018 by Julie Grace

  State ranks 41st in internet access, 32nd in broadband access. Western, rural areas lag behind.

• 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.