Commentary

Wisconsin needs to catch its neighbors in venture capital

The state gained a new member in its roster of early-stage investors...

Why tariffs have traction, even if economists and others don’t like them

President-elect Donald Trump has called tariffs “the most beautiful word in the...

More business ‘starts’ for Wisconsin needs action on several fronts

Those who regularly follow economic dynamics in Wisconsin (present geek included) are...

Governor’s Business Plan Contest continues to produce successful graduates

Winning prizes is one major reason people enter contests, and the Wisconsin...

Books for the break: Wisconsin authors worth a good read

Perhaps you overlooked a gift for your favorite aunt or uncle. Or...

Holiday perks include naughty and nice in Wisconsin politics, business

A source close to the toy industry has leaked a copy of...

As 2025 draws near, Wisconsin will learn how ‘Trump 2’ tariffs touch economy

Love them or loathe them, tariffs and excise taxes on foreign-made goods...

Life sciences ‘family tree’ in Wisconsin has big branch in Third Wave

People searching for long-lost facts about their ancestors is a hobby that...

Wisconsin’s higher ed leaders trust in their products — educated people

In a society that can be skeptical about the sun rising, it...

Artificial intelligence can be used and misused — but it can no longer be ignored

As part of his presentation to a group organized by the multistate...