Murphy’s Law

Murphy’s Law: Local Hospitals Give Little Charity Care
Murphy’s Law

Local Hospitals Give Little Charity Care

Stingy numbers for hospitals in the state and county. Should state require more charity care?

Murphy’s Law: Brewers Floundering on Stadium Deal
Murphy’s Law

Brewers Floundering on Stadium Deal

Baseball Commissioner’s threat looks desperate, team’s lobbying looks inept.

Murphy’s Law: We Energies Wants Yet Another Rate Hike
Murphy’s Law

We Energies Wants Yet Another Rate Hike

Both consumer and business advocates castigate excess profits of utilities.

Murphy’s Law: National ‘Scam PACs’ Have State Roots
Murphy’s Law

National ‘Scam PACs’ Have State Roots

The operatives running them have connections to Scott Walker, Eric O’Keefe, and conservative groups.

Murphy’s Law: The Wealth Of Children’s Hospital
Murphy’s Law

The Wealth Of Children’s Hospital

Nonprofit has $1.5 billion in investments, but still gets many millions in charitable donations.

Murphy’s Law: Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?
Murphy’s Law

Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?

The pundits disagree. And who is the likely Republican opponent?

Murphy’s Law: State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City
Murphy’s Law

State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City

Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.

Murphy’s Law: County’s Debt Relief Program No Laughing Matter
Murphy’s Law

County’s Debt Relief Program No Laughing Matter

Program with huge 100-to-1 return inspired by comedian John Oliver. Seriously.

Murphy’s Law: Why Republicans Lose Younger Voters
Murphy’s Law

Why Republicans Lose Younger Voters

Can Scott Walker lead the way to transforming the party’s aging demographics?

Murphy’s Law: Did Brooks Exceed His Authority At Wisconsin Center?
Murphy’s Law

Did Brooks Exceed His Authority At Wisconsin Center?

CEO’s decision to remove art works raises questions about governance of public entity.

Murphy’s Law: 11 Lessons From The Democrats’ Victory
Murphy’s Law

11 Lessons From The Democrats’ Victory

How did Protasiewicz win by so big in such an evenly divided state?

Murphy’s Law: Yes, Protasiewicz Could Be Impeached
Murphy’s Law

Yes, Protasiewicz Could Be Impeached

And removed from office by Republican Senate supermajority. But then Gov. Evers could step in.