Commentary

In his latest defense of new federal (and state) funding for embryonic stem cell research, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle takes on Republicans in Congress and in the Wisconsin Legislature for putting up roadblocks to stem cell research. Doyle is waging a re-election campaign against Congressman...

Air travel got turned on its head again last week, as British authorities broke up a plot to smuggle explosives aboard U.S.-bound aircraft. For the sake of security, we’ll all wait a little longer at baggage claim, but it could be worse, writes Chris Shipley....

Perhaps the most definitive evaluation of U.S. hospitals is U.S. News & World Report's annual survey. Considering the sterling reputation of hospitals on both coasts, the Midwest fares surprisingly well, with four hospitals among the nation's top 14....

In the last couple years, many organizations tried to stretch the serviceability of their technology infrastructure. Rather than spending money to upgrade, they figured they could make do with what they had in place. But has that hesitation to upgrade technology hurt their viability and...

Despite what the purveyors of doom claim, Colorado's Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR, actually was very beneficial to that state's economy, according to Republican legislator Frank Lasee, author of Wisconsin's proposed TABOR amendment. In this Guest Column, Lasee responds to recent criticisms of the...

Are blogs really all they are cracked up to be, especially for business purposes? You better believe it, says Buzz Networks columnist Paul Gibler, who provides some useful tips on how your business can become an effective part of the "blogosphere."...

In the first of a two-part opinion piece on ethanol, Wisconsin biotech executive John Biondi attempts to pick apart the arguments made against ethanol. This segment focuses on energy balance, price viability, and impact on agriculture. Part II will focus entirely on the environmental debate. ...