Murphy’s Law
Everybody Wants to Drive A Cab
The city has 1,706 applications for 100 cab licenses. Milwaukee is suddenly becoming far more cab-friendly.
Mar 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why Didn’t Chisholm Go After Democrats?
Republicans say the John Doe probe proves bias. So does the federal suit against DA. Are they right?
Mar 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Long Arms of Uber
The upstart ride service company could replace cab companies across the globe, some predict. How will it change our city?
Mar 4th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Walker’s Sweet Revenge Against John Doe Prosecutors
Walker’s office gets to choose the attorneys defending John Chisholm and company from a federal suit.
Feb 27th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Did Gov. Walker Have a Secret Email System?
A Walker administration insider says some staff used private emails and personal laptops in the office.
Feb 25th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why Did Thornton Leave?
The loss of MPS superintendent raises troubling questions about public education in Milwaukee.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why Southridge Doesn’t Want Your Business
Its owner, Simon Property, has a history of relocating bus stops and discouraging certain kinds of customers.
Feb 18th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Wrath of Eric O’Keefe
He’s under investigation in John Doe II but turning the tables on the District Attorney and making him sweat.
Feb 13th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Stealth Investors Target City’s Foreclosed Homes
Somebody wants to buy all of Milwaukee’s foreclosed homes. Should we be glad -- or worried?
Feb 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Recall Effort Targets John Chisholm
DA targeted by right wingers outraged by John Doe and liberal blacks angered by suspects killed in custody.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
John Doe II Is Anything But Partisan
Scott Walker’s defenders call the probe a partisan witch hunt. But newly released court documents say otherwise.
Feb 4th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
County Officials Delay Solving Bus System’s Woes
Contractor chosen would save taxpayers $15 million a year. So why the delay?
Jan 30th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
