Murphy’s Law
Could The Brewers Benefit If Minnesota Loses Its Team?
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig has scoffed at complaints from Twin Cities newspapers that eliminating a baseball team there would benefit the Milwaukee Brewers.
Nov 19th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyThe Truth About the Di Suvero Sculpture
It's been amusing to see all the hand wringing by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as to whether we dare move the Di Suvero sculpture.
Nov 19th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyHow Mayor Norquist’s Salary Cut Lowers Property Taxes
John Norquist styles himself as a budget cutter, but few are aware of how personally he has taken that mission.
Oct 19th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyCould Ed Thompson Get Elected Governor?
It's a wacky idea, but Ed Thompson may turn out to be a real spoiler in the race for governor.
Oct 15th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyHow The County’s Pension Fund Grew And Benefited A Few
Last year was a terrible year for stock funds, but it wasn't so bad for Milwaukee County's pension fund.
Oct 10th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyHow Tom Ament Gave Himself a Golden Parachute
Observers have often described county government as an "old boy's club," where veteran politicos and long-term county employees get preferential treatment.
Oct 8th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyCan New President Darnell Cole Rescue MATC?
Not long after arriving in town, new MATC president Darnell Cole called Greater Milwaukee Committee President Bob Milbourne and asked to meet.
Oct 4th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyIs Ald. Herron Leaving Town?
City Hall has been rife with rumors that Ald. Terrance Herron is leaving Milwaukee.
Oct 2nd, 2001 by Bruce MurphyWhere Have You Gone, Ken Lamke?
Ken Lamke still has vivid memories of the atmosphere in the old Milwaukee Sentinel newsroom.
Oct 1st, 2001 by Bruce MurphyAmeritech Catches Political Fire From Competitors
Open up this month's Ameritech bill and you may find a surprise.
Sep 28th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyScott Jensen’s Big Shakedown
Rep. Jon Richards was feeling a little lonely.
Sep 25th, 2001 by Bruce MurphySuperintendent Burmaster Slaps The Governor Around
My, how times have changed.
Sep 24th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy