Murphy’s Law

Murphy’s Law: “Indignant” Police Chief Defends Department’s Integrity
Murphy’s Law

“Indignant” Police Chief Defends Department’s Integrity

Chief Flynn provides data that calls into question the Journal Sentinel’s reporting.

Murphy’s Law: The War Against Chief Flynn
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The War Against Chief Flynn

Why is the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel trashing the city’s best police chief in decades?

Murphy’s Law: Why Walker Won’t Compromise
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Why Walker Won’t Compromise

He now says he will bring us together. But don’t bet on it.

Murphy’s Law: The Farley Fiasco
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The Farley Fiasco

Is the County board punishing Abele’s aide Patrick Farley for whistle blowing?

Murphy’s Law: Did the State Screw Talgo?
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Did the State Screw Talgo?

The train company's stunned CEO blasts Wisconsin for breaching its contract “like a Third World country.”

Murphy’s Law: Milwaukee Could Decide Race
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Milwaukee Could Decide Race

Without a high county turnout, Tom Barrett is toast.

Murphy’s Law: The Invisible Man
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The Invisible Man

The chief opponent of the art museum’s $25 million repair plan has stood by while the War Memorial rotted away.

Murphy’s Law: The Media’s $10 Million Error
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The Media’s $10 Million Error

The art museum’s plan to repair the War Memorial will cost $25 million, not $15 million. And that’s not all the errors.

Murphy’s Law: Bob Donovan’s Shadowy Charity
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Bob Donovan’s Shadowy Charity

Operation Impact raises money to combat crime. But where are its records?

Murphy’s Law: The Anti-Recall Patriots
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The Anti-Recall Patriots

Suddenly it’s become patriotic to oppose recalls. Wouldn’t Tom Ament be surprised.

Murphy’s Law: Senator Wanggaard’s Double Dipping
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Senator Wanggaard’s Double Dipping

State Sen. Van Wanggaard cuts benefits for workers while getting ever more for himself.

Murphy’s Law: Karen Ordinans’ Role in Shaping the Pension Plan
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Karen Ordinans’ Role in Shaping the Pension Plan

One of the remarkable stories in local government is the continuing survival of County Board chair Karen Ordinans.