http://www.biztimes.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Fsection%3FCategory%3D"> All Stories en-us http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130515/BLOGS/130519908&source=RSS I often wonder if public officials give any consideration to the historical lens that will define their current level of enlightenment decades from now. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:34:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130515/BLOGS/130519908&source=RSS http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130514/BLOGS/130519931&source=RSS You&#8217ve likely heard the &#8220set it and forget it&#8221 line from Ron Popeil on countless TV infomercials over the years, and may have even enjoyed the resulting convenience of his rotisserie ovens. The line is catchy because it&#8217s memorable. Unfortunately, when it comes to our personal health, too many of us are not setting annual. . . Tue, 14 May 2013 10:02:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130514/BLOGS/130519931&source=RSS http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130513/BLOGS/130519961&source=RSS Editor&#8217s note Ted Kellner, chairman of the board of Milwaukee World Festival Inc. , which oversees Summerfest, recently sent the following letter to the organization&#8217s board of directors. Mon, 13 May 2013 10:28:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130513/BLOGS/130519961&source=RSS http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130510/BLOGS/130519991&source=RSS Another Motherrsquos Day is upon us. No matter how much we love our mothers or look forward to celebrating the day, a perennial worry sprouts like the first daffodils of spring what to get Mom? And even though she says she doesnrsquot want anything and is happy with a visit or call, a slender thread of guilt prompts us to start. . . Fri, 10 May 2013 09:57:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130510/BLOGS/130519991&source=RSS http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130506/BLOGS/130509895&source=RSS It&#8217s no secret that Republicans and Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature have disagreed on more than a few issues in recent years. There comes a time, however, to put partisanship aside and to stand on common ground. Mon, 06 May 2013 09:28:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130506/BLOGS/130509895&source=RSS http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130502/BLOGS/130509956&source=RSS I&#8217m no stranger to breast cancer. My mother and aunt both lost their fights with breast cancer &#8230 within a month of each other. And, seven months later, at age 39, I myself was diagnosed with breast cancer during my yearly checkup &#8211 a routine mammogram. Thu, 02 May 2013 09:29:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130502/BLOGS/130509956&source=RSS http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130501/BLOGS/130509991&source=RSS What is your company&#8217s competitive advantage? I&#8217ll venture to say that most CEOs I know would probably answer that question with phrases that include, &#8220customer service,&#8221 &#8220quality products,&#8221 &#8220our competent people&#8221 or &#8220our strong corporate brand. &#8221 Wed, 01 May 2013 09:47:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130501/BLOGS/130509991&source=RSS http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130430/BLOGS/130439992&source=RSS The cacophony regarding a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks is swelling. One side says the taxpayer needs to belly up again like we did with Miller Park. Just let the 0. 1 stadium district sales tax ride after it expires in 2017. No one even notices this insidious little tax, the logic goes. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:01:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130430/BLOGS/130439992&source=RSS http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130429/BLOGS/130429827&source=RSS Over three dozen mayors across Wisconsin signed a &#8220Statement of Support for Getting Wisconsin's Transportation Priorities Straight. &#8221 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:56:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130429/BLOGS/130429827&source=RSS http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130425/BLOGS/130429866&source=RSS Dear UWM Alumni Friends,In recent days, there has been a great deal of attention focused on the budgeting practices of University of Wisconsin System institutions and the reported billion dollar cash balance. Because each campus is different, I can only address the situation here at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:18:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130425/BLOGS/130429866&source=RSS http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130425/BLOGS/130429884&source=RSS Gov. Scott Walker&#8217s controversial plan to reject billions of health care reform dollars to fill the holes in BadgerCare is facing mounting opposition. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:47:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130425/BLOGS/130429884&source=RSS http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130424/BLOGS/130429935&source=RSS On March 29, 2013, the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty WILL filed open records requests with the City of Milwaukee in an attempt to find out what, if anything, the City and Milwaukee Public Schools are doing about the appalling problem of the many unused school buildings that have sat idle for years. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:01:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130424/BLOGS/130429935&source=RSS http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130423/BLOGS/130429965&source=RSS If the state had a checklist for spring cleaning, income taxes would be on it. No one benefits from complex laws that burden individuals, small businesses, and tax collectors alike. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:45:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130423/BLOGS/130429965&source=RSS http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130422/BLOGS/130429989&source=RSS While Las Vegas has long been branded with the clich &#8220what happens here, stays here,&#8221 Tony Hsieh is out to spread the word about a surge of revitalization efforts transforming its downtown. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130422/BLOGS/130429989&source=RSS http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130422/BLOGS/130429993&source=RSS The manufacturing sector has some of the greatest potential for recycling and is a key contributor to establishing the recovered materials economy of the future. However, it is also prone to delaying implementation of a recycling program or simply not realizing its full benefits. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:11:00 EST http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130422/BLOGS/130429993&source=RSS