Murphy’s Law
Why the Minimum Wage Should Be Increased
It could do more than anything to reduce the income gap in this state.
Dec 5th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The New Non-Profit Kingpins
As SDC declines, groups like Community Advocates and Next Door are on the rise.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Can Burke Beat Walker?
The 2014 campaign may depend on which candidate has the best story to tell.
Nov 26th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Can County Board Solve Taxicab Problem?
The board's resolution got media play, but will probably accomplish nothing.
Nov 21st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
New Probe is Big Trouble for Walker
Both the first and second John Doe have focused on his campaigns, suggesting a disturbing pattern.
Nov 19th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Who Will Run the County Buses?
You need a scorecard to follow all the bizarre changes on this issue.
Nov 14th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Police Scam Artists
Why does the cop’s union protect officers who rip off taxpayers?
Nov 12th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Nuclear Option
Supervisors nuke Chris Abele’s staff salaries. Will this hurt the county?
Nov 7th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee’s Most Underestimated Leader?
MPS superintendent Gregory Thornton has quietly righted a ship that once looked ready to sink.
Nov 5th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Decline of Local Control
Republicans favor local control. So why are they passing so many laws ending it?
Nov 1st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Why a Regional Tax is Needed
A regional tax for amenities like Milwaukee’s zoo and art museum is needed. Will they benefit from effort to help the Milwaukee Bucks?
Oct 30th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Why Governments Never Cooperate With Each Other
Chris Abele seeks to improve efficiency through cooperative ventures with municipal governments. Will the county board resist?
Oct 24th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
