Tom Still: Here’s one federal program where Wisconsin has gained some hard-earned ground
By Tom Still
MADISON – It's no secret Wisconsin fares poorly when it comes to attracting federal dollars. In annual 50-state rankings, Wisconsin scores in...
Tom Still: In biotech competition, Wisconsin isn’t first – but it’s far from last
By Tom Still
MADISON – Wisconsin's technology industry is often compared unfavorably to the tech-based economy in Minnesota, a state with more venture capital investments,...
Tom Still: Lyall’s accomplishments include a UW System more attuned to economic growth
By Tom Still
MADISON Katharine Lyall's legacy as president of the University of Wisconsin System can be told, in part, by the numbers. During...
Tom Still: The economy has come roaring back — or is that roar just...
By Tom Still
MADISON I hereby declare the economic downturn in Wisconsin to be over.
You don't believe me, you say? Well, I guess I'm...
Tom Still: The New Green Revolution offers hope to poor farmers and poor consumers
By Tom Still
SAN FRANCISCO – Outside the convention hall, I stopped last week to chat with a protester whose sign read: "Biotechnology is making...