Tom Still

On jobs and economic growth, state lawmakers share interest in what works

Based on what the average citizen might read or hear, many people...

Governor’s Business Plan Contest can help highlight innovation during tough times

What do these companies have in common? Pinterest, Groupon, Mailchimp, Uber, Slack,...

U.S. ‘innovation hubs’ survey shows why state should pull together

The coming months will be a critical time for Wisconsin’s congressional delegation...

Fusion energy breakthrough is huge, but other uses will come first

The running joke among scientists and others engaged in nuclear fusion research...

Want more electric vehicles? Power up more charging stations

The term of art is “range anxiety,” the uneasy feeling that hangs...

Will water shortages elsewhere prompt ‘climate refugees’ to seek out Wisconsin?

On the neatly arranged patio of a condominium in Los Angeles, a...

Why venture capital is vital to economy: A national view brought home

It’s tempting to believe venture capital is predominantly a coastal phenomenon based...

Hydrogen has pros and cons, but clean energy potential is there

It’s the most abundant element in the universe, making up about 75%...

Statewide innovation, startup trends becoming more evident

Few are surprised to learn Madison and Milwaukee are hubs for tech-based...

State competitiveness more complicated than political ads portray

What makes a state more economically competitive than its next-door neighbors or...