Murphy’s Law
Poll Shows Surprising Support for MPS
Most think MPS needs more funding and would back it in the referendum, poll shows.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Crowley Rising in County Exec Race
He and Chris Larson look likely to make it through the February primary.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Summerfest Flush With Cash
Festival has $47 million net fund balance. Aldermen say it can afford to pay for police services.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State’s ‘Hidden Deficit’ Lowest in 30 Years
Great news except… it’s still higher than in 49 other states.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Did Chief Morales Target His FPC Boss?
Common Council concerned. “Borderline frightening” use of police power, Bauman charges.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Why a Voter Purge Is So Critical
The goal is to reelect Trump. Even if that means purging some Republican voters, too.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Tax Burden Lowest in 50 Years
Huge change, combined state-local taxes down by 22% or $8.5 billion annually since 1994.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Remembering John Pawasarat
UWM researcher had huge impact with his studies.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns
Foxconn, Scott Walker, Aurora and more.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Foxconn Deal Looks Dead
Company’s revised plan ineligible for subsidies and Foxconn opposes contract rewrite.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
The Mess at Fire & Police Commission
Key city agency seems to be in very big trouble. Why?
Dec 17th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Journal Sentinel Veterans Vanishing
Seven more journalists leaving, including some big names, as paper shrinks further.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
