Murphy’s Law
Land of Corporate Blackmail
A bombshell story shows Wisconsin is a national leader in tax handouts to business.
Dec 7th, 2012 by Bruce MurphyMayor Backs Flynn, Slams Newspaper
Journal Sentinel’s series on data errors “takes crime fighting officers off the street,” Barrett charges.
Dec 6th, 2012 by Bruce MurphyHow State Aid to Cities Has Plummeted
Milwaukee is getting killed by declining shared revenue, violating a century-old state agreement.
Dec 3rd, 2012 by Bruce MurphyHow Coal Hurts Minorities
A new study finds Wisconsin a leader in environmental racism. But is the state improving?
Nov 29th, 2012 by Bruce MurphyThe Rise of Chris Larson
Is he a young liberal heavyweight? Or a punching bag for Republicans?
Nov 27th, 2012 by Bruce MurphyThe Anti-Health Care Governor?
Even as Scott Walker throws people off health care, he opposes federal programs that would increase coverage and lower costs.
Nov 21st, 2012 by Bruce MurphyJournal Sentinel’s Circulation Problem
The statistics point to underlying problems. Meanwhile, some stories are undermining the brand.
Nov 19th, 2012 by Bruce MurphyThe High Cost of the County Board
We could save millions and improve efficiency by cutting the county board and its huge staff.
Nov 14th, 2012 by Bruce MurphyDeaths in Custody Decline Under Flynn
Journal Sentinel story criticizing department doesn’t report data showing decline.
Nov 12th, 2012 by Bruce MurphyIt’s the Middle Class, Stupid
How Romney and Ryan alienated average Americans.
Nov 9th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy25 Winners and Losers
The list is long (and fun). This was a campaign with real consequences.
Nov 8th, 2012 by Bruce MurphyWill Art Museum Dump Stephen Einhorn?
The wealthy funder of voter fraud billboards creates negative publicity for Milwaukee Art Museum.
Nov 6th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy