Murphy’s Law
The Surprising Campaign of Rep. Francesca Hong
Her dark horse campaign is biggest surprise in Democratic primary for governor.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
How Wisconsin Money Funded Trump’s Policies
Bradley Foundation and Uihleins funded much of Project 2025.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Trouble at the Milwaukee Symphony
Orchestra running deficits, seeking huge increase in endowment.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
How Wisconsin Has Declined
It’s done worse than 42 states in growth of average household income. Why?
Feb 25th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Could Democrats Sweep Wisconsin Legislature?
Republicans were expected to hold Assembly, but top analyst calls it ‘a tossup.’
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Bryan Steil Becomes Leading Election Denier
The Republican congressman voted to uphold Trump’s 2020 defeat. What happened?
Feb 19th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
The Massive Revenue of Wisconsin’s Hospitals
14 times higher than 30 years ago. How much goes to charity care?
Feb 18th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
How Gale Klappa Got Rich
21 years of huge pay financed by We Energies ratepayers. Has any state CEO pocketed more?
Feb 4th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Tom Tiffany’s Terrible Day
His press conference was supposed to be about taxes. How did it go so terribly wrong?
Jan 28th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Silence Is Deafening on Shooting of Alex Pretti
Wisconsin members of Congress afraid to address ICE killing of a native son?
Jan 26th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
10 Takeaways From Governor’s Race Donations
How much money was raised, and from who, tells us a lot about the candidates.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
A Stealth Campaign for Supreme Court?
Republican campaign seems deliberately quiet. So why elevate abortion issue?
Jan 15th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
