Murphy’s Law
Does Justice Rebecca Bradley Face An Enthusiasm Gap?
Why Republicans might prefer her to step down from WI Supreme Court.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Bruce MurphyThe Mystery of Bill Berrien
Republican candidate for governor seems to have come from nowhere. Why the secrecy?
Jul 21st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
How Bucks, Brewers Help Bankrupt Milwaukee County
County faces $46 million deficit. How much is due to sports subsidies?
Jul 17th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyTrouble at Milwaukee Art Museum?
Amid financial problems, staff layoffs, board leadership questioned.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyMilwaukee a Leader in Gun Thefts
Gun thefts have risen by 42% in 16 large cities, with Milwaukee fourth highest.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Goodbye Cary Spivak
Well-known byline of longtime Journal Sentinel investigative reporter will disappear. Why?
Jul 7th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Ballet Will Sideline Its Orchestra
There will be no orchestra in next production of 'The Nutcracker'. Why?
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Bruce MurphyHow Republicans Screwed Themselves
Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Bruce MurphyThe Professors Are the Enemy
How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyCan Democrats Win More Rural Voters?
There's reason to doubt this. Maybe it's a waste of resources.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Trump’s Flip-Flop on Immigrants Impacts Wisconsin
His stop and start on ICE raids affects restaurants, dairy industry, hotels and more.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyReading Instruction Program for Milwaukee Teachers a Great Idea
It could transform the world for Milwaukee’s young learners.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy