Wisconsin has lost its way. We’ve lost touch with our traditions and values. Our politics has become a poisonous swill, and the most influential voice for the business community has been taken hostage by partisan ideologues.
As I leave the chancellorship of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, I wish I could paint a brighter picture. It’s difficult when two of the institutions with so much ability to drive positive change and growth–the business community and our university–are stuck in a swamp.