Murphy’s Law
Newspaper Wears Blinders on Global Warming
In eight years of stories on Lake Michigan’s water level, the Journal Sentinel has never mentioned global warming.
May 24th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Bail Bond Bill Will Create Debtor’s Prisons
Why are Republicans pushing a bill opposed almost unanimously by criminal justice professionals?
May 21st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Not-So Fiscally Conservative Governor
Scott Walker hasn’t solved the state’s longterm fiscal deficit. He may actually make it worse.
May 16th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Does MACC Fund Give Enough to Charity?
The high-profile group spends a lot on administration, including a salary for Jon McGlocklin.
May 14th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Voucher Lobby
Lobbying for school choice provides big money for Republicans.
May 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Did Sue Black Pay Nothing to “Buy” Wave Team?
The Milwaukee Wave has been a money loser, which might explain why she paid little, and why she's under pressure to turn the team around.
May 7th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The War Between Steve Schultze and Chris Abele
County exec tries to undermine county reporter because of his slanted stories.
May 2nd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Mystery of Sanfelippo’s Taxicab Empire
Why is Rep. Joe Sanfelippo the registered agent for all of his brother’s many companies?
Apr 30th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
No Country for Black Men
New study shows Wisconsin leads the nation in black incarceration, with a shockingly high rate. Why?
Apr 25th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Terrible Town for Taxis
How a city permit system enabled a cartel to dominate the taxicab business, stifling competition and providing poor service.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
County Board Violates Its Own Law
Lobbyists have worked without board approval, which could be a cause for “discharge” of board chair Dimitrivjevic.
Apr 18th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Myths About a New NBA Arena
In their zeal to build new, publicly-funded arena, proponents are misleading the community.
Apr 16th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
