Viewpoints
Let’s pass along the ‘great lesson’
Many of you who read my blogs know I'm a "glass half full" person. I'm convinced this perspective on...
Milwaukee County needs economic development strategy
Now, more than ever, a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) is necessary for Milwaukee County. That's why I have authored...
High-speed rail in Wisconsin? R.I.P.
From the evening that we broke the news that Wisconsin had been allocated $810 million in federal funding for...
Join the Good Food Revolution
Over the last two years, we have experienced one of the worst economic periods of our lifetimes. We have...
Hedge your bets now for inflation ahead
Economist Brian Beaulieu spoke to a combined meeting of my three TEC groups recently. The title of his presentation...
Is the worst over for Milwaukee?
Is the Milwaukee economy finally bouncing back? If you're one of the 60,000 or so people in Wisconsin's largest...
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Let’s get our fiscal house in order
Whether I'm at a fish fry, a pancake breakfast or visiting with small business owners in Wisconsin's Fifth, the...
Milwaukee gets a legislative shaft
For years, Milwaukee area state legislators have spoken about an "anti-Milwaukee" bias in Madison. With Milwaukee County Executive Scott...
Rail debate ascends (or descends) to social media
Wisconsin Governor-elect Scott Walker's transition office has been the target of spirited social media campaigns by both proponents and...
Walker isn’t flinching on rail – so far
Pressure is building on Wisconsin Governor-elect Scott Walker to cut a deal and reverse his campaign pledge to stop...
