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Warnings about using artificial intelligence in land use
May 1, 2026

Warnings about using artificial intelligence in land use

Artificial intelligence use in land use law raises concerns after courts sanction attorneys for AI-generated false case citations and briefs.

A referendum on referendums
Apr 24, 2026

A referendum on referendums

Voters across Wisconsin approved 46 of 75 school district referendums this spring, a 61.3% approval rate that aligns with a recent downward trend.

Women’s leadership gains in Wisconsin show progress but gaps remain
Apr 10, 2026

Women’s leadership gains in Wisconsin show progress but gaps remain

Women in Wisconsin hold a record share of corporate leadership roles but still lag in senior positions compared to entry-level roles, analysis finds.

The December question every leader should anticipate
Mar 31, 2026

Your best people are not leaving for more money — they are leaving because you stopped paying attention

Post-COVID workforce trends show employee growth and career progress drive retention more than salary, forcing leaders to rethink engagement strategies.

Wisconsin Democrats vie for edge in crowded Senate race
Mar 27, 2026

Lighting outlet requirements in the 2026 national electrical code

The 2026 National Electrical Code outlines lighting outlet and switch requirements for dwellings, guest rooms, and all occupancies including garages and utility spaces.

Cleared for construction: Development approval and permitting in metro Milwaukee
Mar 13, 2026

Cleared for construction: Development approval and permitting in metro Milwaukee

The Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds metro Milwaukee cities with streamlined reviews approve building projects faster, with Milwaukee at 145 days median timeline.

5 key strategies to manage liability claims risk effectively
Mar 6, 2026

5 key strategies to manage liability claims risk effectively

Learn five essential strategies for managing liability claims risk, including documentation, policy understanding, and risk prevention to protect your business.

SHOPPING, PEDDLING, CHISELING, RIGGING: How to know when bidding practices cross the line
Feb 27, 2026

Starting work before a contract is signed: risks, realities, strategies

Consider these common approaches, associated pitfalls, and practical strategies for managing the desire to move forward with project construction before the contracts are complete.

Gov. Evers outlines final-year agenda in state address
Feb 20, 2026

Gov. Evers outlines final-year agenda in state address

Gov. Tony Evers’ final State of the State address details plans on prisons, renewable energy and tax relief.

The December question every leader should anticipate
Feb 18, 2026

The choice we’re making about AI

About half of CEOs report significant time savings from AI. Workers using the same tools? Two-thirds reported minimal or no time savings.

State payments rise; municipal service costs increase more
Feb 13, 2026

State payments rise; municipal service costs increase more

Wisconsin increases municipal services payments funding by 37.7% in 2025, but a $32.4 million gap in unreimbursed municipal costs remains.

New paths, old resistance: staying right side up during transition
Feb 6, 2026

Is discernment the quiet edge of resilient leadership?

If you want to build a culture that feels resilient, human and engaged, one where people belong and contribute meaningfully, consider replacing the editor, the judge and the critic with something far more useful: discernment.

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