INSIDE WISCONSIN
Get insights on technology, the economy and politics through "Inside Wisconsin" by Tom StillInsideWis: Combination of ills keep health care in Wisconsin on the ‘watch’ list
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Health care in Wisconsin is suffering from a serious case of “long COVID.” Not so much the disease itself, although it’s on the rise again, but how the lingering effects of the pandemic are challenging systems that deliver care. Burnout...
InsideWis: With deep roots in Wisconsin, search for cancer answers continues
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Near the start of a Jan. 23 presentation by the director of Wisconsin’s signature cancer research center, I asked those attending how many had family members who had been touched by the disease over time. Nearly every hand in the room went...
InsideWis: With solid state budget numbers, Wisconsin can compete for growth
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – From red states such as Arizona, Florida and Indiana to blue states such as California, Massachusetts and New York, a common state budget theme is emerging: The post-pandemic spending party is over; a time of sober fiscal management is...
InsideWis: Alzheimer’s study at UW-Madison may improve odds for dementia treatment
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – With longer lifespans comes the possibility of dementia in one of its currently relentless forms, as I know all too well from experiences within my own extended family. Watching loved ones as they slowly lose their memories and even their...
InsideWis: Unique approaches can help attract foreign students to Wisconsin
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – As the nation enters the 2024 election year, one of the most fractious issues is immigration – illegal or otherwise. Many Americans are worried about the seemingly endless flow of migrants across the U.S. southern border; others want to...
InsideWis: Themes emerge in a year’s worth of columns
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Part of the fun of writing a weekly column is looking back at recurring themes. Here’s a recap of 2023 that groups my “frequent flyer” subject areas, which collectively demonstrate I am both an economic optimist and perhaps a bit obsessive...