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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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...