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Monday, July 12, 2010
Karen Timberlake, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, began the luncheon with a presentation outlining the impacts of health care reform on the state and the efforts already underway. Following the remarks of Secretary Timberlake, a panel of local health care experts discussed the impacts at the local level. The panel included Bevan Baker, Commissioner, City of Milwaukee Department of Public Health, C.C. Henderson, President and CEO, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., William Petasnick, President and CEO, Froedtert Hospital, and Dr. Jeff Bailet, Senior Vice President, Aurora Health Care. The panel was moderated by Kimberly Kane, Director of Client Solutions, The Novo Group and former WTMJ-TV Medical Reporter. The event was sponsored by BloodCenter of Wisconsin, Medical Society of Milwaukee County, Milwaukee Center for Independence, and Milwaukee Health Care Partnership.
Viewpoint Luncheon
Beyond Milwaukee County: Monday, May 17, 2010
The challenges facing Milwaukee County government have been well-documented by the Public Policy Forum and others. But what about other county governments in Wisconsin. Panelists David Bretl, Walworth County Administrator, Doug Johnson, Washington County Administrative Coordinator, William McReynolds, Racine County Executive, Thomas Meaux, Ozaukee County Administrator, and Daniel Vrakas, Waukesha County Executive discussed the issues their respective counties face. The panel was moderated by Charles S. Law, Director, University of Wisconsin-Extension Local Government Center.
Event Podcast (audio) Viewpoint Luncheon & Annual Meeting
In Pursuit of Innovation: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The Public Policy Forum unveiled its Innovation Index, a research project that benchmarks our region's progress on measures that are closely linked to the 21st century economy. Following a presentation by Forum President Rob Henken and Researcher Laura Million, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago provided his vision on the critical role played by university research in Milwaukee's pursuit of an innovation economy.
Event Podcast (audio) Viewpoint Luncheon
Reshaping Wisconsin's Child Care Subsidy Program: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Research Director Anneliese Dickman and Researcher Melissa Kovach presented the results of three years of research on the costs and benefits of high quality early childhood education to our region, as well as policy options for reshaping the WI Shares program. Following their presentation, Reggie Bicha, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, presented his reactions to the Forum's research, including a discussion of the proposed policy option the Governor feels has the greatest promise to bring WI Shares into a new era.
Event Podcast (audio) Members-only Breakfast:
Exploring the potential for structural reform in Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Forum President, Rob Henken, presented the findings of the recently released report, entitled "Should It Stay or Should It Go?", which examines the complex issues surrounding the possible elimination of county government, as well as other potential structural changes. The report was commissioned by the Greater Milwaukee Committee and was a follow-up to GMC-commissioned research released by the Forum in March 2009, entitled "Milwaukee County's Fiscal Condition: Crisis on the Horizon?"
Event Podcast (audio) Where's the Money Going? Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Panelists Pat Goss, Executive Director, Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association; Art Harrington, Attorney, Godfrey & Kahn; Sharon Robinson, Director of Administration, City of Milwaukee; State Representative Jeff Stone; Mark Wagner, Vice President Government Relations, Johnson Controls discussed to what extent the stimulus package has made a difference in southeast Wisconsin, and what is on the horizon? What are the views of those who have actively sought stimulus funds on the program's regulations and effectiveness? Which areas of our economy and public infrastructure have and will benefit most, and which will reap the smallest gains? The event sponsored by CH2M Hill, RA Smith National, and We Energies, took place at the Italian Conference Center in Milwaukee and was moderated by Dave Umhoefer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigative reporter.
Event Podcast (audio) A View from the Trenches Monday, September 21, 2009
Panelists Norm Cummings, Director of Administration, Waukesha County; Jerome Heer, Director of Audits, Milwaukee County; Wally Morics, Comptroller, City of Milwaukee; and Michelle Nate, Chief Financial Officer, Milwaukee Public Schools discussed the financial challenges facing the region's largest governments. The event, sponsored by Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, The PFM Group, and SysLogic, took place at the Italian Conference Center in Milwaukee.
Event Podcast (audio) Thursday, June 18, 2009
The Forum's annual fundraiser. Awards were given to local governments and individual to honor innovation and Deputy Secretary of Transportation Friday, June 5, 2009
U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary John Porcari addressed the Public Policy Forum, the Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC) and the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) at the University Club in Downtown Milwaukee. Deputy Secretary Pocari provided an overview of how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is working in Wisconsin. Pocari also discussed President Obama's transportation priorities, which include a ground-breaking effort to jump start new high-speed rail corridors to make communities more livable and sustainable. Mayor Tom Barrett and Governor Jim Doyle each gave opening remarks.
Event Podcast (audio)
The Public Policy Forum and the Waukesha County Action Network (WCAN) co-hosted a Viewpoint Luncheon and panel discussion to discuss the possiblity of diverting water from Lake Michigan to Waukesha and other communitites. The panel included Michael Murphy, Alderman, City of Milwaukee; Larry Nelson, Mayor, City of Waukesha;Jodi Habush Sinykin, Attorney, Midwest Environmental Advocates; and Matt Moroney, Attorney, Former Executive Director Metropolitan Builders Association. The panel was moderated by Ernst-Ulrich Franzen, Associate Editorial Page Editor, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Event Podcast (audio)
Dr. Patrick J. Wolf, Professor and 21st Century Chair in School Choice, University of Arkansas; Dr. Jay Greene, Endowed Chair and Head of the Department of Education Reform, University of Arkansas; and Dr. John Witte, Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin-Madison presented the second year results of the Comprehensive Longitudinal Evaluation of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program. Following the presentation, a panel of experts including: Deb Lindsey, Director of Research and Assessment, MPS; Susan Mitchell, President, School Choice Wisconsin; Cory Nettles, of counsel, Quarles & Brady; board member, PAVE; and founder, Milwaukee Quality Education Initiative; and Dennis Oulahan, President, Milwaukee Teachers Education Association responded to the results. The panel discussion was moderated by Stephen L. Percy, Director, Center for Urban Initiatives & Research; Professor of Political Science and Urban Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. DPI Candidates Discuss the Issues Thursday, March 12, 2009
The candidates for Wisconsin State Schools Superintendent, Tony Evers and Rose Fernandez, debated issues related to public education in Wisconsin. The debate was moderated by Denise Callaway of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
Event Podcast (audio) A discussion of alternative methods of school governance Monday, February 16, 2009
In a recent event at Marquette Law School, a panel of key education and community leaders including: Mike Gousha, moderator, distinguished fellow in Law and Public Policy, Marquette University Law School; William G. Andrekopoulos, superintendent, Milwaukee Public Schools; Dr. Howard Fuller, director, Institute for the Transformation of Learning, Marquette University; Alderman Willie L. Hines, Jr., president, City of Milwaukee Common Council; Jennifer Morales, director, District 5, Milwaukee Public Schools; Dennis Oulahan, president, Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association; Tim Sheehy, president, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce; and Rep. Annette Polly Williams, 10th Assembly District, Wisconsin State Assembly discussed the results of a report prepared by the Public Policy Forum for the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
Event Podcast (audio) Quality early childhood education isn't child's play Thursday, February 12, 2009
Penfield Children's Center and the Public Policy Forum co-hosted a Viewpoint Luncheon to explore what goes into quality early childhood education and the benefits to society. Leading the discussion will be Reggie Bicha, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, and a panel of community leaders that includes: Deborah Blanks, CEO, Social Development Commission; Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn; Thomas Gazzana, Corporate Vice President, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin; José Vásquez, Chief Executive Officer, Child Development Center of St. Joseph. The panel was moderated by Joel Dresang, reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Event Podcast (audio) The Long and Winding Road Thursday, December 4, 2008
A panel discussion on the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Transit Authority. Participants in the event included Karl Ostby, RTA Chairman; Tim Sheehy, president of Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce; Todd Battle, president, Kenosha Area Business Alliance; Roger Caron, president, Racine Area Manufacturers & Commerce. The panel was moderated by Bruce Murphy, editor of Milwaukee Magazine.
Wisconsin Eye Network broadcast (video)
Roberta Gassman, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development secretary; Phil Neuenfeldt, Wisconsin State AFL-CIO secretary/treasurer; and Tim Sullivan, Bucyrus International president/CEO discuss the workforce development challenges facing our region and state
Wisconsin Eye Network broadcast (video) Here today, gone tomorrow? Wednesday, July 23, 2008
A panel of private and public sector leaders who have worked in county government will provide their perspectives on the possible restructuring of Milwaukee County government. Panelists will include Richard Cox, former superintendent, Milwaukee County House of Correction; Dan Finley, former Waukesha County Executive; Ralph Hollmon, former director, Milwaukee County Human Services; Chas. Mulcahy, former supervisor, Milwaukee County; Linda Seemeyer, former director, Milwaukee County Administrative Services; and Michael Skwierawski, former chief judge, Milwaukee County.
Wisconsin Eye Network broadcast (video) Thursday, June 19, 2008
The Forum's annual fundraiser. Awards were given to local governments and individual to honor innovation and What's next for Mitchell International Airport Thursday, May 8, 2008
Barry Bateman, airport director; Ryan McCue, mayor of Cudahy; and Scott Dickson, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Midwest Airlines, talk about Mitchell International as a key to the region's global competitiveness.
Wisconsin Eye Network broadcast (video) The candidates for mayor and city attorney discuss the issues. Mayoral candidate Andrew Shaw spoke on issues important to his campaign. City attorney candidates Grant Langley (incumbent) and Pedro Colon debated the important issues. Milwaukee County Executive candidate forum Thursday, February 21, 2008 Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker and State Senator Lena Taylor debate the issues facing Milwaukee County. Milwaukee region is in the fight of its economic life Thursday, January 10, 2008 CEOs, representing several of the state's largest companies in the service, financial, and manufacturing sectors, discussed what the region needs to attract global talent and business. Panel participants included Rick Armbrust, CEO, The Oilgear Co.; Jeff Joerres, CEO, Manpower, Inc.; Paul Purcell, CEO, Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc.; John Shiely, CEO, Briggs & Stratton Corp.; and Tim Sullivan, president & CEO of Bucyrus International, Inc. The panel was moderated by Chuck Harvey, vice president - diversity and public affairs, Johnson Controls, Inc. |