WisContext
Could State Lose a Congressional Seat?
2020 Population projections show Wisconsin on the bubble for a drop to seven seats.
Nov 15th, 2018 by David Egan-Robertson, WisContext
The Rise of Migrant Farmworkers
How Mexican and Tejano workers became crucial part of state’s farm economy.
Oct 23rd, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
Do Walker, Evers Campaign on State Time?
Elected officials have looser rules for how much time they can take away from the job.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
Climate Change Causing Huge Rainstorms
And algae blooms, more sediment in Lake Superior. Researchers track worrisome changes.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
Where Wisconsin Lacks Broadband Access
State ranks 41st in internet access, 32nd in broadband access. Western, rural areas lag behind.
Aug 29th, 2018 by Julie Grace, WisContext
Could Foxconn Increase Downstream Flooding?
Illinois officials fear Foxconn development will worsen Des Plaines River flooding.
Aug 8th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
Huge Drop in Refugees to State
Big drop in 2017, 2018, part of national trend, biggest state impact on Milwaukee.
Aug 3rd, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
Wisconsin Has Become Slow-Growth State
With lower birth rate, less immigration, more out-migration, state trails most in population growth.
Jul 21st, 2018 by David Egan-Robertson, WisContext
Canada’s Tariffs Target Wisconsin
Trump trade war pushes Canada to slap tariffs on 163 products made in state.
Jul 16th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
A Map of Wisconsin Obesity
Highest in rural areas, but researchers sill filling in data for some zip codes.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
The State of Wasted Votes
Republican gerrymander wastes up to 10% of state votes, but Supreme Court seems unconcerned.
Jul 2nd, 2018 by Malia Jones, WisContext
Two Jails in State House ICE Detainees
Located in Kenosha and Dodge counties, getting millions in federal funds for jailing immigrants.
Jun 29th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
