Tom Still

Nobel Prize winner Watson ‘complex’ mentor for UW-Madison researcher

It’s been said the best teachers can be judged by the success...

Bipartisan forum focuses (mostly) on how to build Wisconsin economy

The first major gathering of Wisconsin’s candidates for governor took some off-ramps...

What makes for a strong startup state? Conference offers ingredients

Some cities, states and regions have a healthier technology startup economy than...

Six forces shaping Wisconsin’s economy

A mix of internal and external trends are shaping Wisconsin’s economy in...

From an unlikely source, a suggested change in immigration rules

Even the most ardent opponents of the Trump administration’s immigration policies might...

State tax credits for investors in start-ups have paid off; updates should, too

Not all government programs aimed at spurring business and job growth are...

Curtailing mRNA research could derail 50-plus years of progress

To listen to opponents of federal support for “messenger” RNA research, one...

Feds taking bigger cut of patent profits may mean less innovation

President Trump is a believer in the “Laffer curve,” so-named for economist...

Two Rock County companies aim to change how life-saving drugs are delivered

The economy in Rock County is already known for manufacturing, farming and...

Pros and cons of tariffs strategy continue to play out

A Trump administration goal in imposing tariffs on many foreign-made goods was...