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The Enduring Impact of Redlining
Polices begun in 1930s can still be seen in metro-Milwaukee segregation.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Leah Foltman and Malia Jones, WisContext
The Enduring Allure of Opioids
Medicine's long, difficult relationship with opium-based drugs.
Feb 24th, 2019 by Hayley Sperling, WisContext
State Trails Nation on Women Legislators
Wisconsin in decline since 2003, far fewer women candidates and winners than neighboring states.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Ryan Weichelt, WisContext
4 Forces Causing Foxconn Uncertainty
Even with massive state and local subsidy, wage costs will be too high.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Huge Water Project for Foxconn Continues
Racine water utility expected company to use 7 million gallons daily, but current needs unclear.
Feb 12th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Why Foxconn’s Chinese Style Didn’t Translate
And why a mega-LCD plant was never likely to succeed in America.
Feb 8th, 2019 by Willy Shih, WisContext
2018 Had Fewest Refugees In 10 Years
472 refugees to Wisconsin last year, down from 585 in 2017.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Cartogram Makes Last Election Look Different
Mapping by people rather than land creates very different picture of the state.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Malia Jones, WisContext
A New Way to Map Wisconsin
Introducing the cartogram, where people count more than land.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Malia Jones, WisContext
No “Year of the Woman” in Wisconsin
Why women did poorly in state legislative races in 2018.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Hayley Sperling, WisContext
Health Coverage Growth Stalled in 2017
Slowdown comes after three straight years of growth, state tied for 10th in percent covered.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Malia Jones, WisContext
Which Counties Rank Best For Health?
Ranking all 72 counties: Ozaukee is healthiest, with Milwaukee and Menomonee at the bottom.
Nov 28th, 2018 by Malia Jones, WisContext
