Murphy’s Law
School Board Elections Not Very Democratic
Three of four Milwaukee races have just one candidate. Why? Changes needed?
Jan 28th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Can Kevin Giglinto Save the Marcus Center?
Loss of the Milwaukee Symphony leaves deficit, questions about its future.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
How Taxpayers Subsidize Bucks, Brewers Players
As much as 25% of their salaries may come from public subsidies.
Jan 13th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Children’s Hospital Abandoning City?
Despite vast wealth it closed pediatric clinic on 29th and Clarke.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise of Milwaukee’s Medical College
Nearly bankrupt in late 1960s, MCW now a research powerhouse with huge endowment.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
The Year’s Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns
What do Don Smiley, Ryan Clancy and Eric Hovde have in column?
Dec 30th, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee
San Felippo Served As President of Summerfest’s Private Company
As more evidence of his role emerges neither he nor Summerfest will comment.
Dec 30th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
What Are Foxconn’s Employees Doing?
After 7 years and $700 million in taxpayer subsidies, what have we learned?
Dec 17th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Why Is UW System Punishing Student Protestors?
Pro-Palestinian protestors asking unwanted questions about university investments.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Act 10 Ruling Could Be Tough to Overturn
New ruling striking down law is based on argument Republicans have trouble answering.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Does Summerfest Get Special Treatment?
Its bar license owned by private company never gets a thorough review by the city.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
State Taking Over County Pension System
After 87 years, all new county employees will become part of state system.
Dec 2nd, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
