Mark Perry – Illinois population loss is Wisconsin's gain

The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Illinois population loss is Wisconsin’s gain

Since when did Wisconsin become a magnet for residents from its neighbors to the south? According to Mark J. Perry, an economist at the American Enterprise Institute, Wisconsin’s economy and strong job market are driving people from Illinois to move here. "Wisconsin is currently seeing an influx of new residents, Illinois is seeing an outflux," Perry said on 1130 WISN’s Jay Weber Show on June 28, 2019, suggesting it’s because of Wisconsin’s low unemployment rate and job openings. Perry’s claim comes from a study he conducted for the Badger Institute, a conservative think tank, titled "Leaving Illinois for …

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Source: Politifacts.com

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