Content referencing Bill Holahan
Economists Call Michels’ Flat Tax ‘Disastrous’
Dozens of economists and researchers sign letter opposing tax plan.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Why UWM Matters
It’s become crucial to city, state. But will state leaders recognize this?
Jun 10th, 2020 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Should College Students Avoid Debt?
If done wisely, borrowing money for college can be a wise investment.
Aug 27th, 2019 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Making Insurance Fake Again
Trump and Walker plans let health insurers end coverage of pre-existing conditions, sell junk policies.
Sep 27th, 2018 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
UWM Is Suffering a Brain Drain
Talented faculty leaving. Business leaders and others should push for greater funding.
Jun 16th, 2018 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Foxconn Deal Will Actually Lose Jobs
That $4 billion, if spent in usual fashion by state government, would create far more jobs.
May 11th, 2018 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Journal Sentinel Promotes Phony Foxconn “Report”
But it’s not a study, has no named author and is too flawed to qualify as news.
Mar 28th, 2018 by Michael Rosen and Charlie Dee
Regents Changing How UW Leaders Hired
“Business-like” approach reduces faculty peer review, threatens academic excellence.
Oct 23rd, 2017 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
How to Buy a University Department
Bradley Foundation and Kochs buy a new UW-Madison economics institute.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Foxconn Multiplier Overstates New Jobs
The 2.7 economic multiplier is absurdly high. Here’s why.
Sep 2nd, 2017 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Balanced Budget Amendment Is Dangerous
It removes deficit spending, a key tool to combat recessions and a depression.
Jul 3rd, 2017 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Why Federal Election Study Needed
Trump’s Commission on Election Integrity could answer many important questions.
May 31st, 2017 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Announces New Business Advisory Council
The council has recommended four crucial steps needed to grow our economy and put Wisconsinites back to work at well-paying jobs.
Aug 11th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
You Are Losing Your University
No confidence vote warns public: the UWM you knew will be lost.
May 17th, 2016 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
To Fix Roads, Use Conservative Approach
Gas tax is user fee that works. Borrowing is an inefficient alternative.
Jan 25th, 2016 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Public Works Committee Approves New Berlin Water Deal
This meeting’s highlights included the proposed water sale to New Berlin and the reappointment of Jeff Mantes to the Commissioner the Department of Public Works.The water sale involved two separate resolutions. Resolution 080012 would handle the actual water sale and resolution 080011 will enact an intergovernmental agreement contingent on the water sale. Water sales are regulated by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (“PSC“) which sets the wholesale price of water and oversees water contracts. Because of this any additional constraints beyond the sales agreement had to handled in an intergovernmental agreement. This intergovernmental agreement included a non-compete clause between the cities as well as a one time $1.5 million payment to the City of Milwaukee from New Berlin to offset some of the potential economic impact associated with this transaction. Further as this agreement proposes the sale of water outside of the Great Lakes Basin it follows the requirements set for within the Great Lakes Compact.New Berlin is seeking to obtain the additional water source to support the middle third of the city, to large extent because of high levels of the radium existing in their water and the depletion of their aquifer. During the discussion it was brought up, that if New Berlin isn’t able to purchase water from the City of Milwaukee that New Berlin may spend $4 million on an upgrade to their facilities or pursue purchasing water from Oak Creek. Both of these options were potentially more expensive for New Berlin than purchasing from the City of Milwaukee but Jack F. Chiovatero, the Mayor of New Berlin, indicated the pressing need by stating that “I wouldn’t be sitting in front off you if I didn’t have the radium issue”.Alderman Robert Bauman repeatedly made the point that New Berlin fails to meet the City of Milwaukee’s guidelines for water sales. These guidelines are based on access to mass transit and affordable housing within the community wishing to purchase water. Further he pointed out that this resolution does not reflect the original authorization to negotiate as passed by the Common Council in December 2007. In addition to Alderman Bauman’s vocal opposition various organizations such as the Good Jobs & Livable Neighborhoods Coalition, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council, and the ACLU spoke out in opposition to the water sale. This opposition stems from the idea that sending water to sprawling communities without adequate housing or transit options makes access to the new jobs, that this transaction will support, near impossble for low-income residents of Milwaukee to access. In addition to those concerns Bill Holahan, the Chairman of the UWM Department of Economics stated that “over the next 20 years the expansion out there will swamp the $1.5 million” and that “economic value of the water is probably not reflected in the $1.5 million”. Despite these issues and concerns the resolution was approved and sent to a special meeting of the Finance & Personnel Committee held prior to July 30th’s Common Council Meeting.The other contentious item was the […]
Jul 30th, 2008 by Dave Reid
