Felzkowski Leads on Health Care Pricing
Requiring transparency on prices could help battle health care inflation.
May 30th, 2023
Will Hospital Merger Help Consumers?
A frank look at the impact of latest merger, of Froedtert Health and ThedaCare.
Apr 16th, 2023
UWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget
While UW-Madison got $347 for building projects. Will Milwaukee's leaders push for better deal from legislators?
Mar 27th, 2023
8 Ways to Reform Health Care System
Including breaking up the big medical care monoliths.
Jan 23rd, 2023
Stop the Hospital Merger Mania
Mergers hike prices and corporate pay, lower quality. The Aurora Advocate merger with Atrium will do all three.
Dec 7th, 2022
How Should State Spend $6.6 Billion Surplus
Evers and Legislature could have fun -- and improve the state.
Dec 5th, 2022
10 Questions on Rising Health Care Costs
Wisconsin has 4th highest costs in nation. When will our leaders take on the issue?
Nov 27th, 2022
Rigged Election Lie Dies Quietly
How can there be a stolen election if both parties score wins and losses in same electoral process?
Nov 19th, 2022
Will You Vote for An Election Denier?
It may be the most important issue in the November election.
Oct 23rd, 2022
Will State GOP Wake Up To Reality?
Grothman, Tiffany ignore Jan. 6 hearings, threats to Pence as candidates for governor embrace Trump.
Jun 19th, 2022
Will Trump Backing Hurt Tim Michels?
Republican could have been strong mainstream candidate; this connects him to a cult.
Jun 13th, 2022
Officials Should Oppose Health Care Merger
Merger of Advocate Aurora and Atrium Health won't improve care but will increase prices.
May 19th, 2022
Worker Shortage Is Top Issue In Race For Governor
Shortage is so extreme some businesses have closed or reduced services.
May 17th, 2022
Rep. Ramthun’s Resume Looks Fishy
Declines to answer questions about unspecified corporate positions he claims.
Feb 23rd, 2022
Ramthun Will Mess Up GOP Primary
Republican state senator won’t provide any evidence of his Big Lie about 2020 election.
Feb 15th, 2022
Will Rothman Take On UW Conglomerate?
WARF, UW Health and Quartz HMO among the spinoffs whose governance, purpose needs scrutiny.
Feb 7th, 2022
Rothman Must Re-Balance UW System
UW-Madison gets too much of state funding, campuses like UWM get too little.
Jan 28th, 2022
Wisconsin Exits Top 10 In Taxes
Now ranks average, 23rd in the nation. Credit Republican fiscal constraint.
Dec 30th, 2021
Tommy Thompson For Governor?
He might welcome an overture from Republican Party. And add depth to 2022 campaign.
Dec 12th, 2021
Sen. Ramthun Wants To Hijack Election
Offering no evidence of fraud, legislator would cancel the ballots of every voter in the state.
Nov 24th, 2021
About That Blue Cross Money
UW Health has a nearly half billion dollar endowment but what it is doing with it?
Nov 1st, 2021
Biden is Right On Vaccine Mandates
The biggest beneficiaries may be anti-vaxxers.
Sep 23rd, 2021
Flood Control Helps Milwaukee Watershed
MMSD, conservationists have preserved 11,000 acres to help reduce flooding caused by climate change.
Sep 19th, 2021
Thompson Right On UW System Future
Blue-ribbon commission needed to address falling enrollment, massive challenges.
Sep 10th, 2021
School Boards Must Lead on Masks
Washington County schools should follow those in Green Bay, Appleton that issued mandates.
Sep 7th, 2021
Businesses Must Lead In Mandating Shots
Anti-vaxxers are spreading COVID-19 disease and deaths and could cause a recession.
Aug 4th, 2021
Pandemic’s Drop in Health Costs Won’t Last
Medical hyper-inflation will return, squeezing employers and employees.
Jul 21st, 2021
State’s Research & Development Funding Surges
UW-Madison total up to $1.5 billion, MCW up to $250 million.
Jun 26th, 2021
New UW Regents Chair Faces Challenges
Top issue: search for UW system president to replace Tommy Thompson.
Jun 22nd, 2021
Anti-Vaxxers Are Fake Patriots
Preventing nation from reaching herd immunity. That’s a grim prognosis.
May 6th, 2021
Can We Keep the Great Lakes Great?
$10 million plan for fresh water collaborative at 13 UW campuses must be funded.
Apr 15th, 2021
Evers Has Chance to Stimulate Startups
But he needs to reconsider his “fund of funds” idea, consult experts.
Mar 31st, 2021
Underfunded UWM Looks to Lead
A key to issues like minority education and freshwater research, but needs more funding.
Mar 25th, 2021
Employers Face Worker Shortage
Some in metro area offering signing bonus of $1,000.
Mar 21st, 2021
UW System Should Correct UWM Inequity
UWM and UW-Parkside serve the most students of color and are grossly underfunded.
Mar 5th, 2021
Extend Tommy As UW System President
Amid pandemic and budget crisis, stability and proven leadership needed. Regents should extend his contract
Feb 26th, 2021
Green Wave Sweeping the State
Economic prosperity and environmental progress can work hand-in-hand.
Feb 23rd, 2021
Where’s Joe Biden the Centrist?
No bipartisan moves, no centrist innovations so far from the president.
Feb 11th, 2021
The Good News About Vaccines
Despite some glitches, effort is going well. And early returns suggest they are very effective.
Feb 6th, 2021
Subsidy for Unemployed Too High?
Businesses offering good jobs having trouble finding employees.
Feb 1st, 2021
Timberlake Has Chops to Ramp Up Vaccines
Evers appointee to head state health department a seasoned pro. GOP legislators should confirm her.
Jan 24th, 2021
Biden Must Address Ransomware Crisis
Trump looked the other way, but Biden must fix the biggest cyber hacking heist ever seen.
Jan 6th, 2021
Hagedorn Wisconsin’s Person of The Year
Supreme Court justice showed a lot of backbone in following the law, not politics.
Dec 30th, 2020
Trump Leaving Chaos Behind
A few accomplishments in four years, but so many failures.
Dec 28th, 2020
Tommy Gains $5 Million in Pandemic Funds
More leadership by ex-governor. Money to be used for UW’s nursing education and internships.
Dec 20th, 2020
Biden Needs Some Business Experts
Pandemic undercuts economic rebound. President-elect needs expertise in job creation.
Dec 9th, 2020
Amazon, Walmart Take On Health Costs
Along with Walgreens and CVS, creating their own medical clinics to cut costs.
Nov 28th, 2020
Tommy to the Rescue!
Thompson is leading the way with solutions to the pandemic.
Nov 25th, 2020
State Should Create Coronavirus Czar
Governor and legislative leaders should mutually name a COVID czar and bipartisan task force.
Nov 18th, 2020
Trump’s Final Trashing of Democracy
He is essentially anti-democratic and a mountain of disrespect.
Nov 14th, 2020
Mistake? Foxconn Was a Whopper
How could Republican federal and state leaders have been so wrong?
Oct 30th, 2020
Demand a Joint Vos and Evers Virus Plan
Stop playing politics. Pass a pandemic plan with wide scale testing, rigorous tracing.
Oct 18th, 2020
Will Trump’s Tax Avoidance Lose Votes?
Many years of paying nothing, while others must pay, could hurt him in red counties.
Oct 1st, 2020
Trump Tariffs Have Failed
U.S. trade imbalance has grown under Trump. Biden needs to try different approach.
Sep 27th, 2020
I Was Not a ‘Sucker’ For Serving
I get physically upset when the president demeans men and women who served America in battle.
Sep 10th, 2020
No Equality Without Specific Solutions
Yes, we need better policing and more opportunities for Black Americans. But how do we get there?
Sep 6th, 2020
Management Styles of Trump vs. Biden
A one-man band overseeing 4.4 million federal employees versus a true team leader.
Aug 30th, 2020
Harris Could Push Dems Towards Pragmatic Policies
On health care, immigration, free college tuition there are potential compromises.
Aug 18th, 2020
Businesses Struggle to Survive the Pandemic
Payroll Protection Program helped local businesses, but state should boost startup tax credits to reinvigorate the economy
Aug 14th, 2020
Biden Needs a Smarter Jobs Platform
The presidential hopeful doesn't have a jobs program tailored to the 21st Century.
Jul 25th, 2020
The Constitutional Posturing on Masks
In what article of the Constitution did the Washington County Board find masks mentioned?
Jul 16th, 2020
Sell Non-Core UW System Assets
System may face $200 million deficit. What about the golf course, real estate, cell towers?
Jul 8th, 2020
5 Pragmatic Solutions Biden Could Offer
Trump in free-fall, nation needs leadership. Here’s what Biden should do.
Jul 5th, 2020
Tommy Could Have Big Impact on UW
Will likely serve two years as UW System President. And could re-shape entire system.
Jun 24th, 2020
Pick Tommy for Interim UW President
System in disarray, needs a firm hand — and a friend. Tommy Thompson would be ideal.
Jun 16th, 2020
Sykes Must Be Smiling at Trump’s Slump
Talk radio’s scourge of the left now one of Trump’s notable opponents.
Jun 12th, 2020
UWM’s Financial Plight Is “Catastrophic”
Governor, Legislature not helping. Big hitters in Milwaukee need to rally around university.
Jun 5th, 2020
Get Ready For Nasty Presidential Campaign
With Wisconsin at the center of all the mud-slinging.
Jun 1st, 2020
Consumers Will Decide When We Reopen
You can’t order people to visit movie theaters, retail shops, when most still fear a reopening.
May 9th, 2020
Business Owners Can’t Plan for Future
The pandemic leaves the future so hard to predict companies are left at sea.
May 3rd, 2020
UW System Needs New Kind of Leader
Pandemic shutdown has added challenges for system. The typical education bureaucrat won’t cut it.
Apr 26th, 2020
Biden’s Ideas Won’t Get Hearing in April Election
Pandemic overshadowing what could have been important election.
Apr 1st, 2020
Yes, Billionaires Should Exist
Beware of presidential candidates with all THE ANSWERS.
Mar 3rd, 2020
Economic Development That Works
M7 efforts, TIF districts have both paid off. Now if only we find more workers.
Feb 4th, 2020
Prescription Drug Prices Can Be Leveraged
How our company reduced the massive costs of Big Pharma's prescription drug prices.
Jan 28th, 2020
Trump’s Most Formidable Foe?
Mike Bloomberg, a real billionaire running against an alleged one, could be a very tough opponent.
Jan 2nd, 2020
A Love Letter to ‘Dairylandia’
Former Milwaukee Journal managing editor Steve Hannah’s new book celebrates “modest Wisconsin.”
Dec 22nd, 2019
Cross Exit Opens Door to UW Reforms
Find leader from outside academia to take fresh look, transform UW System.
Nov 6th, 2019
Celebrating The Neutron Economy
The Phoenix Neutron Imaging Center points the way to state’s new economy.
Oct 16th, 2019
Even Higher Wages Won’t Fill Open Jobs
Increase legal immigration as the reliable workforce dwindles.
Oct 10th, 2019
Sen. Ron Johnson Mired In Trump’s Swamp
Johnson attacks FBI, CIA, and the whistleblower to defend Trump.
Oct 9th, 2019
Where Will Future Jobs Come From?
Those Labor Day think pieces offered few answers. Where do we go from here?
Sep 4th, 2019
State Will Be Three-Ring Political Circus
An open primary, voters can cross party lines, and a huge cast of presidential candidates.
Aug 29th, 2019
Finally, Some Leadership on Teen Mothers
Republican and Democratic legislators offer separate bills to provide broader access to contraceptives.
Aug 21st, 2019
It’s the Health Care Costs, Stupid
Universal coverage is unaffordable without a system of managed health care.
Aug 13th, 2019
How Entrepreneurs Grow Jobs
Sales of companies by founding entrepreneurs cap a story of creating jobs from scratch.
Jun 19th, 2019
Save the Yellow Perch!
Perch count way down in Lake Michigan. Strong leadership needed to protect state waters.
Jun 17th, 2019
UWM Embraces Entrepreneurship
The university wants to be the hub of start-up activity for the region.
May 14th, 2019
FIRE Cluster Can Help Grow Economy
Finance, real estate and insurance businesses are one of our best bets for state prosperity.
Apr 17th, 2019
Evers, GOP Leaders Need Health Care Ideas
They could learn from local experts like Albrecht Free Clinic in West Bend.
Feb 5th, 2019
Evers Could Boost the Business Sector
His promise to be “business friendly” and emphasize entrepreneurship could help state.
Jan 29th, 2019
Movie “Vice” Distorts Cheney, Rumsfeld
I knew them both. Movie is a distorted hit job on two long-serving patriotic Americans.
Jan 22nd, 2019
Evers, Vos, Fitzgerald Must Compromise
There are many issues where they can forge agreements — and lead the state forward.
Jan 1st, 2019
Avoid Partisan Gridlock, Let Voters Decide
Referendums on key issues like state funding for K-12 and UW System could solve partisan divide.
Dec 17th, 2018
Remembering George H.W. Bush
One of the most down-to-earth guys you'd ever meet, he accomplished a lot.
Dec 6th, 2018
The War Against Ala Carte Medical Pricing
It's the most expensive way to go and payers are increasingly rebelling.
Nov 29th, 2018
Write No Obituary for Scott Walker
He accomplished a lot and ran for office 13 times. He’ll probably run again.
Nov 20th, 2018
Voters Demand Compromise
But are there issues Ever and Republicans could agree on? Yes.
Nov 9th, 2018
President Trump is Beyond Divisive
He respects no one, maybe not even himself, and never seeks win-win outcomes.
Oct 19th, 2018
25 UW Campuses Strapped for Funds
UW-Madison doing fine but other 25 campuses, including Milwaukee, have taken big hits to funding.
Oct 9th, 2018
Land Trust Groups Work on Conservation
State’s 46 land trusts boast 25,000 members, have protected 538,000 acres in Wisconsin.
Oct 4th, 2018
Extreme Partisanship Prevents National Solutions
Could political reforms improve the state and national political system?
Sep 30th, 2018
Where Will Walker, Evers Take Economy?
State in slow growth mode. Two candidates have very different approaches to this.
Sep 18th, 2018
In Defense of Journalists
Trump is the enemy of truth. Journalists are still the best protection of a democratic nation.
Aug 20th, 2018
Both Parties Ducking Major Issues
But what will Trump’s impact be on state’s November election?
Jul 20th, 2018
Venture Investments On the Rise
Half billion in angel and venture investments in last two years great news for state.
Jul 10th, 2018
Another Win for M7 Partnerships
$40 Million from Northwestern Mutual for Data Sciences at MU and UWM will have big impact.
Jun 29th, 2018
Trump Dead Wrong on Canadian Trade
We have a trade surplus with Canada, so a tariff war with our closest ally will only hurt U.S.
Jun 21st, 2018
Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Wisconsin Economy
And his immigration policies impair the ability of employers to fill jobs.
Jun 11th, 2018
Will Democrat Gubernatorial Candidates Take On The Big Issues?
They all want to repeal Act 10. What they should do is deal with state's pressing issues.
Jun 1st, 2018
It’s a Great Time to Graduate
But don’t be afraid to switch jobs, careers. And don’t ever stop learning.
May 27th, 2018
The Fight Against Medical Industrial Complex
Some signs of progress. Prices still rising but not as much.
May 19th, 2018
Rockwell, West Bend Lead Way in Ethics
In contrast to VW or Wells Fargo, two state companies lead way with ethical standards.
May 14th, 2018
UW-Oshkosh Criminal Charges a Mistake
Smells of prosecutorial overreach, but shows need for tightening UW System rules.
May 1st, 2018
8 Issues Facing Health Care System
There will be disruptions “at a rate and scale never seen before.”
Apr 21st, 2018
State Needs to Invest More In UWM
It’s critical to region’s economy. WOW county leaders should push for this.
Apr 12th, 2018
UW System Changes Too Piecemeal
Example: UW-Stevens Point reducing liberal arts. System-wide strategic plan is needed.
Mar 27th, 2018
White House Firings Are Not Okay
Disarray in government ultimately hurts the people you serve.
Mar 20th, 2018
Trump Tariffs Will Harm Trump Country
Wisconsin could be one of the biggest losers.
Mar 14th, 2018
Milwaukee Film Cluster Could Be a Star
New effort is a classic example of reinventing the Rust Belt.
Mar 7th, 2018
Pendulum Swinging Against GOP
Voters could punish Walker, Republicans for cuts in UW and environmental protection.
Mar 4th, 2018
Walker Speech More About Politics Than Policy
State-of-the-state speech was politically crafty, but ignored some major issues.
Feb 2nd, 2018
Let’s Get Real About Immigration
We need immigrant workers. Will the two parties find a middle ground?
Jan 28th, 2018
UW Extension Could Have More Impact
Its 1600 employees could beef up depleted regional UW campuses.
Jan 18th, 2018
Foxconn’s Low Return on State Investment
Other state subsidies will have far greater jobs created per tax dollar spent.
Jan 8th, 2018
Democrat Should Run Up The Middle
Dennis Degenhardt could win GOP-leaning Assembly seat as a pro-business moderate.
Dec 29th, 2017
Health Care Insurers Shaking Up Market
Some are even buying health care providers. Changes could be good for consumers.
Dec 21st, 2017
Ron Johnson a Hero for Small Businesses
His objections push Republicans to add federal tax breaks for small businesses.
Dec 13th, 2017
Buyout Of Rockwell A Bad Idea
Better for the company long term if Rockwell rejects takeover bid by Emerson Electric.
Nov 28th, 2017
Corporate Giants Funding Startups
NM and Aurora each pledge $5 million for early stage investments, could have big impact.
Nov 20th, 2017
How CROWE Can Help State Economy
The launching of UW-Madison Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy is much needed.
Nov 1st, 2017
UW System Reorganization a Bold Plan
What’s good and what could be improved in UW President Ray Cross’s proposal.
Oct 19th, 2017
Will Governor Candidates Duck Big Issues?
Health care reform and UW reorganization are big issues Walker and his opponent may punt.
Oct 3rd, 2017
Environment Fading As Public Issue
Wisconsin needs a renewed dialogue on the protection of our natural resources.
Sep 27th, 2017
Trump Says “You’re Fired” to Republicans
He’s at war with nearly every GOP leader; where does that leave the party?
Aug 31st, 2017
Foxconn Should Embrace Green Goals
They’ve operated with high environmental standards in Mexico. Why not in Wisconsin?
Aug 24th, 2017
How to Get a Better Deal From Foxconn
Company is a famously hard-nosed negotiator. State must be, too.
Aug 17th, 2017
Non-Profit Packers Give to Charity
The franchise gives back to state, proving it is really America’s Team.
Aug 9th, 2017
Foxconn Deal Could Be a Winner
But the cost-benefit ratio should be carefully examined.
Jul 19th, 2017
The Health Care Speech Ryan Should Give
Try a managed cared plan that covers primary care for all.
Jul 11th, 2017
Could Wisconsin Boom Like Seattle?
WARF leader, former Seattle resident, offers road map to get us there.
Jul 8th, 2017
The Medicare Advantage
It has consumer choice, competition and lower costs. A better model than Medicaid.
Jun 30th, 2017
Lubar Center Accelerates Startups
UWM's entrepreneurship center to be a highly visible hub for region’s startup economy.
Jun 13th, 2017
Walker Is No Tommy Thompson
But in his less inclusive, more political way, he may be just as successful.
Jun 1st, 2017
Why Not a 4% Flat Tax for State?
Proposal drops income tax to 4% for all, adds sales tax on gas.
May 9th, 2017
Trump Should Go Big on Health Care
Turn states loose as innovators, create 50 different pilot plans.
May 1st, 2017
Is Wisconsin Now a Red State?
With Ziegler victory, Democrats' decline, state now looks very red.
Apr 19th, 2017
Trump Could Save the Great Lakes
Instead of cutting funding, he could address invasive species.
Apr 15th, 2017
Why Trump’s Art of the Deal Failed
He knows little about health care, and Ryan had the wrong plan.
Mar 28th, 2017
Please Rethink Those Trump Tariffs
A tariff wall will just force companies like mine to raise prices.
Mar 24th, 2017
Where Will We Get Our Journalism?
Journal Sentinel’s dramatic decline leaves huge void to be filled.
Mar 17th, 2017
Ryan Health Care Plan Misfires
Private companies left out of discussion, may be pushed to drop employee coverage.
Mar 9th, 2017
Huge Savings From State Self-Insurance
State employee managed health care plan could save $650 million per year.
Feb 21st, 2017
Milwaukee Catching Madison On Startups
Two new venture funds could push this city ahead in startup companies.
Feb 15th, 2017
6 Wisconsin Innovators On Health Care
GOP Obamacare “replacers” consulting wrong people, should talk with real problem solvers.
Feb 8th, 2017
UW System Needs Tighter Financial Controls
UW-Oshkosh scandal points to problem. Yet Walker opposed UW system audit.
Feb 1st, 2017
In Defense Of The Press
President declares war on the media. But we’ll get a straighter story from them.
Jan 25th, 2017
Grow UWM To Grow Metro Economy
More funding should get bipartisan support from governor, legislators. Will it?
Jan 16th, 2017
Medicaid Block Grants Could Benefit State
But only if the proposed change is handled properly.
Jan 1st, 2017
Sykes Exits Cruel World He Helped Create
His talk radio show was part of the problem. Will he help find solutions?
Dec 20th, 2016
Make Lemonade From Trump’s Lemons
However chaotic his style, his team could take on issues like China trade imbalance.
Dec 16th, 2016
State Jobs Engine Running at Half Speed
Wisconsin trails the nation, needs comprehensive economic development program.
Dec 7th, 2016
Trump Could Trigger a Trade War
Which could badly damage the economy. A business exec looks at Trump’s policies.
Nov 29th, 2016
How to Replace Obamacare
Here’s a blueprint for a GOP health care plan with seven key ingredients.
Nov 18th, 2016
Can Trump Govern?
Can the draft dodger, debt welcher, business bankrupter and philanderer actually lead?
Nov 14th, 2016
Treat Start-up Companies Like the Bucks
$250 million spent on NBA arena could launch 500 high-growth start-up businesses.
Nov 8th, 2016
Will President Hillary Clinton Heal Divide?
Her opportunity is great… if she can overcome her flaws.
Oct 27th, 2016
Can Republicans Recover From Trump?
Party needs a new brand, new policies, more pragmatism.
Oct 19th, 2016
Health Costs And Rise of Trump, Sanders
The costs fueled a revolt, and are still rising under Obamacare. Is there a better way?
Oct 13th, 2016
Agenda Items for Walker’s Second Act
Gov. Walker needs to focus on policy, including job creation in Milwaukee, not politics.
Sep 28th, 2016
Two New Knees for Just $39,000
Value healthcare approach saves thousands of dollars for both employee and company.
Sep 22nd, 2016
Gov. Walker Needs a Second Act
Progress has been made, but big initiatives are needed to secure Wisconsin’s prosperity.
Sep 20th, 2016
Mr. Trump, West Bend Ain’t Milwaukee
Trump stumps for African American votes before a crowd with not one black person.
Aug 21st, 2016
Anti-Trade Movement Will Hurt State
Wisconsin is a net exporter of products, yet Trump, Clinton, Feingold oppose global trade pacts.
Aug 10th, 2016
Good News on Worker’s Comp
Worker's comp rates decreased 3.2% which is good for Wisconsin's economy. But it could be a lot better.
Aug 5th, 2016
Wisconsin’s New Economy Taking Off
More than half a billion was invested in startup companies in last two years.
Jul 27th, 2016
Value Healthcare Could Change America
Four-fifths of companies with more than 200 employees now self-insure. Huge savings result.
Jul 19th, 2016
Vote For Gridlock in November
Don’t like Trump or Clinton? Support Paul Ryan and GOP House, so they can play defense.
Jul 13th, 2016
Shades of McCarthyism in Donald Trump
He was trained by Joe McCarthy lieutenant Roy Cohn and uses Joe’s tactics.
Jun 30th, 2016
Contraceptives Key to Fighting Poverty Cycle
UW-Madison study shows long-acting contraceptives like IUDs reduce unwanted pregnancies, single moms, poverty.
Jun 25th, 2016
7 Ways to Improve UW System
Ray Cross and regents need to take bold steps in face of financial cuts.
Jun 16th, 2016
The Problem With Publicly-Owned Companies
Wall Street kingpin Byron Trott, speaking in Milwaukee, extols private and family companies.
Jun 6th, 2016
Marquette/Aurora Partnership Shows Leadership
New $120 million athletics research center may have more economic impact than Bucks arena.
May 31st, 2016
Will Republican Party Lose Its Soul?
GOP should stick to its principles and reject Trump. Ryan could lead the way.
May 23rd, 2016
How Hillary Could Win GOP Votes
Many Republicans won’t support Trump. Clinton could appeal, with the right policies.
May 9th, 2016
City’s Health Coverage a Huge Success
Milwaukee's success holding down costs of employee health care echoes that of some private employers.
Mar 20th, 2016
22 Reasons To Oppose Trump
Here are my reasons. Submit yours and we'll compile a list of 100 objections to The Donald.
Mar 7th, 2016
Where Are Presidential Candidates’ Solutions?
Firebrand candidates inflame issues, overlook middle-ground fixes to nation's problems.
Feb 27th, 2016
In Defense Of The 1 Percent
What they pay in taxes and why Bernie Sanders is wrong.
Feb 22nd, 2016
Walker Targets Health Care Savings
Self-insurance for state employees would get business support. But GOP legislators resist idea. Why?
Feb 2nd, 2016
Why the Denver Development Boom?
A combination of tax limits and new taxes helped transform its downtown.
Jan 21st, 2016
Cheap Surgery on a Tourist Isle
Ascension Health, big player in area health care, co-owns surgery center on Grand Cayman Island
Jan 12th, 2016
No, Walker Didn’t Lose Oscar Mayer
Company's decision to shut down Madison plant was all about cost cutting.
Dec 1st, 2015
Despite Budget Cuts, UWM Keeps Innovating
More partnerships, more patents, more research, more endowment funds.
Nov 18th, 2015
Can Ryan Succeed as Speaker?
If he seeks innovative solutions, he might forge some grand compromises.
Nov 3rd, 2015
How the Mighty Have Fallen
Journal Sentinel staff a third of what if was 20 years ago. Under Gannett it will only get worse.
Oct 28th, 2015
10 Reasons Ryan Shouldn’t Run for Speaker
Serving as Speaker of the House would hurt Ryan, his party and the country.
Oct 19th, 2015
7 Ways to Fight the Brain Drain
UW System cuts don't help, but taking the right steps can improve system and retain graduates.
Oct 14th, 2015
What Is Walker’s New Agenda?
Economy, environment, health care, central city problems and UW system all need serious attention.
Oct 5th, 2015
What the GOP Debates Didn’t Address
They offered great entertainment, but candidates are missing some huge issues.
Sep 28th, 2015
Walker Should Compromise on Immigration
Business and farmers want immigrants. A middle ground solution is needed.
Sep 15th, 2015
Don’t Dabble With Future of UW, Tech Colleges
Republican proposal to merge them is neither timely nor well thought out.
Aug 31st, 2015
Walker the War Hawk
As presidential candidate, Walker offers bellicose policies that would provoke Russia.
Aug 17th, 2015
Abele and Lubar Help Startup Businesses
M7 region needs more entrepreneurs to reinvent economy.
Aug 4th, 2015
UW System Needs Reorganization
Create true regional governance and move power away from Madison.
Jul 28th, 2015
Why We Need Term Limits
Shirley Abrahamson has served 39 years. Fred Risser has served 60 years. Maybe that's too long.
Jun 25th, 2015
Why We Need the WEDC
Yes, the state jobs agency has made mistakes, but has great value and simply needs retuning.
Jun 3rd, 2015
Wisconsin’s Economy Still Needs Help
The business climate has improved under Walker but state still lacks a coherent vision of the future.
May 13th, 2015
Valley of Death Hurts Startup Businesses
State could help with WHEDA funding. Why not try it on a pilot basis?
May 11th, 2015
Workers Comp Reform Could Help Business, Unions
It could also help the state budget. So why haven't Republicans embraced the idea?
May 5th, 2015
How Local Economy Hurt by UWM Cuts
Epic Creative, a fast-growing West Bend company, depends on graduates of UWM's excellent film department, which faces cutbacks.
Apr 28th, 2015
Seeking New Vision for Wisconsin Education
Meeting of statewide educators and community leaders finds a need to rethink UW System and better connect it to business and K-12 schools.
Apr 23rd, 2015
A Tale of Two Health Plans
A private company's managed-care plan is far less costly than the state employee health care plan. What can we learn from that?
Apr 15th, 2015
Bipartisan Majority Favors Conservation Program
Survey shows nearly 90% in Wisconsin favor state stewardship program; will legislature protect program Walker wants to kill?
Apr 10th, 2015
Can Ray Cross Reposition the UW System?
Legislators see it as a Madison-centered liberal redoubt. Maybe it needs a stronger base in Milwaukee.
Apr 2nd, 2015
Who Is Running The Ship?
While Walker campaigns for president, it's not clear who is running state government.
Mar 19th, 2015
The Growth of UWM Research Foundation
It's processed 41 patents in last nine years. But state funding cuts could endanger its growth.
Mar 13th, 2015
