Murphy’s Law

Murphy’s Law: Healthcare Is Huge in Presidential Race
Murphy’s Law

Healthcare Is Huge in Presidential Race

How Trump’s vow to overturn the ACA could damage Wisconsin and the nation.

Murphy’s Law: More Insider Dealing By County Officials?
Murphy’s Law

More Insider Dealing By County Officials?

County Treasurer’s son handed the communications manager job. He was only candidate.

Murphy’s Law: Common Ground Gets National Attention
Murphy’s Law

Common Ground Gets National Attention

Group’s battle with city housing authority becoming embarrassing for Milwaukee.

Murphy’s Law: Don Smiley Paid $3.3 Million in 2022
Murphy’s Law

Don Smiley Paid $3.3 Million in 2022

Summerfest boss has collected $9.9 million in 6 years for running tax-exempt charity.

Murphy’s Law: Why Right Wisconsin Was Killed
Murphy’s Law

Why Right Wisconsin Was Killed

Its editor, stalwart Republican James Wigderson watched as readers and his party went off the rails.

Murphy’s Law: UWM Skillfully Handles Student Protests
Murphy’s Law

UWM Skillfully Handles Student Protests

Chancellor Mone avoids police crackdown, meets and treats students with respect.

Murphy’s Law: Cowboy Hovde Hurting Candidate Hovde?
Murphy’s Law

Cowboy Hovde Hurting Candidate Hovde?

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde might want to get off the range.

Murphy’s Law: The Shocking Demise of SDC
Murphy’s Law

The Shocking Demise of SDC

Sudden closing of anti-poverty agency Social Development Commission has dire consequences, no easy solution.

Murphy’s Law: Herzfeld Foundation a Family Fiefdom
Murphy’s Law

Herzfeld Foundation a Family Fiefdom

Haberman family members have long drawn salaries from local foundation.

Murphy’s Law: MIAD Faces Huge Shortfall, Staff Cuts
Murphy’s Law

MIAD Faces Huge Shortfall, Staff Cuts

Decisions on $2.8 million budget shortfall made with lack of transparency, some complain.

Murphy’s Law: Milwaukee Becoming More Unionized
Murphy’s Law

Milwaukee Becoming More Unionized

Unions scoring notable victories, not in manufacturing but in the service industry.

Murphy’s Law: The Return of County Cronyism
Murphy’s Law

The Return of County Cronyism

Or maybe it never went away. Push for 36% salary hikes echoes mentality behind infamous county pension plan.