Category Archives: Job Creation

Why silence on job creation?

It was only 15-25 years ago that economic development was far and away the biggest political issue in Wisconsin. What happened to the emphasis on job creation? It’s almost a non-issue in today’s goofy political world. Remember when Scott Walker … Read the rest

Remember the Walker 2010 jobs pledge?

Remember back when jobs, jobs, jobs was the dominant issue in the race for governor of Wisconsin? My friend Tom Hefty and I met in 2010 with several Republican big wigs who were planning Scott Walker’s campaign for his first … Read the rest

Job Seekers Coveted by Employers

Now is the best of times for people in Wisconsin who are looking for good-paying manufacturing jobs. Employers are going to great lengths to attract, retain and become closely bonded to new workers. Some in the Washington County area are … Read the rest