Murphy’s Law

Back in the News: Foxconn Could Invest $13 Billion
Back in the News

Foxconn Could Invest $13 Billion

$3 billion more than original promised investment. But only if it decides to build electric cars. Which looks iffy.

Murphy’s Law: RonAnon Courts National Infamy
Murphy’s Law

RonAnon Courts National Infamy

Why all the conspiracy theories? It’s Ron Johnson’s calculated reelection strategy.

Murphy’s Law: We Energies Reduces Electric Cars’ Impact
Murphy’s Law

We Energies Reduces Electric Cars’ Impact

Batteries charged on coal power aren’t so good for the environment.

Murphy’s Law: Gun Sales Are Soaring in Wisconsin
Murphy’s Law

Gun Sales Are Soaring in Wisconsin

Up 114% since 2000. A change in who owns guns, what kind they own and why they own them.

Murphy’s Law: GOP Leader Supports Dead People Voting
Murphy’s Law

GOP Leader Supports Dead People Voting

Huh? That’s a switch for Repubicans. But it might actually be a good idea.

Murphy’s Law: Fiserv Had ‘Most Overpaid’ CEO
Murphy’s Law

Fiserv Had ‘Most Overpaid’ CEO

Jeffery Yabuki was 15th most overpaid CEO in 2020, study finds, making 428 times the average worker.

Murphy’s Law: Hupy & Abraham Face Political Storm
Murphy’s Law

Hupy & Abraham Face Political Storm

Hupy’s donations to Ron Johnson attacked by Minocqua brewer and law firm losing business.

Murphy’s Law: The Foxconn Real Estate Show
Murphy’s Law

The Foxconn Real Estate Show

There are now four buildings on Mount Pleasant campus. But what exactly are they for?

Murphy’s Law: Will Legislature Support WisconsinEye?
Murphy’s Law

Will Legislature Support WisconsinEye?

Its coverage of all legislative and committee hearings is critical to a democracy.

Murphy’s Law: $15 Minimum Wage Would Help 831,000 State Workers
Murphy’s Law

$15 Minimum Wage Would Help 831,000 State Workers

38% of Milwaukee workers would benefit from minimum wage hike, versus 22% nationally.

Murphy’s Law: Let Us Now Praise Rush Limbaugh
Murphy’s Law

Let Us Now Praise Rush Limbaugh

What was his impact on Wisconsin? Praise and condemnation and silliness offered.

Murphy’s Law: Local Costs for Foxconn Cut By 2%
Murphy’s Law

Local Costs for Foxconn Cut By 2%

Annual update by Mount Pleasant still leaves total state-local costs at $1.32 billion.