Viewpoints
Holiday gifts lawmakers could give us
During this season, political pundits often pen columns offering tongue-in-cheek holiday gifts for politicians. With so many new faces...
Hey Santa! I owe you one
Not to be confused with THE Christmas Story, I would like to conclude the year with A Christmas story....
Keep the focus on the jobs
The huge, black sports utility vehicle pulls up right to the front door, accompanied by a police escort. Out...
High-speed-rail will be our generation’s legacy
It is difficult to imagine what America would be like without its interstate highway system. For decades, our state-of-the-art...
Why I supported the Obama tax compromise
President Obama signed the tax cuts deal into law Friday. While I didn't agree with everything in the bill,...
GOP legislators champing at the bit
When Republicans take control of both houses of Wisconsin's legislature and the governor's mansion in January, expect them to...
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‘If I could change one thing about America…’
"You don't get much, babe, without giving…" So goes the refrain of one of my favorite songs by...
Survey: Local business executives optimistic about 2011
In September and October of 2010, Milwaukee and Waukesha County business owners, CEOs, and CFOs participated in the third...
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...
