Articles by Scott Gordon

Series: Known Unknowns
Series: Special Elections And Legislative Vacancies

Making Sense Of Special Elections In Wisconsin

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Friday, February 9, 2018 - 9:00am
When debating Gov. Scott Walker's decision to not call special elections to fill two vacancies in the Wisconsin Legislature, state political figures and commentators have argued over the move's implications elections law, public spending and democracy itself. But what about precedent?
Series: Special Elections And Legislative Vacancies

A Tradition Of Special, And Swift, Elections In Wisconsin

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Thursday, February 8, 2018 - 9:00am
An investigation of 105 special elections in Wisconsin since 1971, as well as 45 legislative vacancies not filled through special elections over the same time period, indicates that it's pretty normal for governors to call them swiftly and without much fuss. But Gov. Scott Walker is challenging that norm with a recent decision.
Series: The Flu And Wisconsin's Public Health

Wisconsin's Role As A Hub In U.S. Flu Surveillance

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 - 12:25pm
As Wisconsinites push through a hard flu season, public-health officials are following a distinct mix of influenza strains and worrying about the effectiveness of this year's vaccines, but they're also thinking a lot about an intricate disease-tracking network that's been built up over time.
Series: The Flu And Wisconsin's Public Health

A Demanding Flu Season Tightens Squeeze On IV Bag Supplies

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 11:49am
A spike in flu cases comes as healthcare providers continue to deal with a shortage of one of their most common and crucial tools: pre-filled IV bags.
Series: Drinking Water Quality

Milwaukee's Long-Festering Lead Problem Becomes Politically Toxic

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Audio: 
Rob Ferrett
Wisconsin Public Radio
Video: 
Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 - 1:30pm
When longtime city of Milwaukee Health Commissioner Bevan Baker resigned on Jan. 12, it brought renewed attention to the city's broader struggle to address the problem of lead poisoning.
Series: Voter ID In Wisconsin

Transit Mobility And Voter ID Requirements Collide In Madison

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Video: 
Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 - 2:35pm
To understand why moving a couple of DMV locations in Madison would cause outcry, it helps to understand some of the finer points of getting around in Wisconsin's capital and second-most populous city.
Series: Refugee Resettlement In Wisconsin

Wisconsin's Dramatic Drop In Refugee Admissions In 2017

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 - 2:00pm
As the United States increasingly closed its doors to refugees fleeing conflict and persecution around the world, resettlement numbers across the nation and in Wisconsin dropped by about two-thirds.

When A Bomb Cyclone, Polar Vortex And Warm Snap Squeeze Into One Week

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Video: 
Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 - 12:55pm
Extreme temperature shifts will keep happening even as the planet's average temperature gets warmer.

Poor Sleep Isn't Inevitable For Older Adults

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Video: 
University Place
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, January 2, 2018 - 11:30am
While sleep difficulties are a common factor in aging, older adults don’t need to resign themselves to a life of poor or erratic sleep.

12 Top WisContext Stories Of 2017

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Kristian Knutsen
WisContext
Tuesday, December 26, 2017 - 9:00am
The past year at WisContext has been filled with looks at a variety of complex economic, environmental and demographic issues facing Wisconsin, along with a healthy side of bugs.