Tax consumption over production to reform Wisconsins tax system
MADISON The supporters of the Taxpayers Bill of Rights are right about one thing: Wisconsin needs a new way of raising and spending money on state and local government. Our tax system hampers economic growth and theres too much overlap between units of government. But the opponents of TABOR are right about one thing, too: A formula-driven solution to controlling taxes and spending coul...Dynamics of Wisconsins Real-Time Economy Part 3
This week a leading information technology publication named four traditional Wisconsin companies as the best places in America to work in IT. All four placed in the top 50 out of 100. Harley-Davison was ranked number 2, higher than MasterCard, Wal-Mart, Ford, and UPS. American Family Insurance was ranked 22, Lands End 34, and TDS was ranked 40. What do all of these companies have in common? They...Four ways lawmakers could help Wisconsins high-growth economy
Some might say the legacy of the 2005-2006 session of the Wisconsin Legislature wasn't formed on the Assembly or Senate floor, but in court, where a few former leaders were prosecuted for illegally using state resources for campaigns. Others might say this Legislature will be remembered for debating a steady diet of social issues, from carrying concealed weapons to...Wisconsins promising bio-refining future wont run on ethanol alone
President Bushs declaration that America is "addicted to oil" was paired with a pitch to produce more alcohol fuel, such as ethanol, in the nations grain belt. Its unclear whether Wisconsin can overcome a late start to become a leading ethanol producer, but the broader idea of using genetically engineered plants to create fuel, fiber, plastics and chemicals may be a...Grading Wisconsins high-growth economy
Innovation: A minus. Wisconsin continues to produce more than its share of patents and intellectual property, with organizations such as t...