Murphy’s Law
How Democrats Are Growing the Economy
The recent state budget debate provided insights and displayed the dramatic differences between the parties as to how we answer questions about our state's economic future and how we compete for the high-paying jobs of the 21st Century.
Aug 15th, 2001 by Chuck ChvalaFigueroa Accused Another Man of Sex Harassment
For months I've been hearing rumblings that Marilyn Figueroa had accused another man of sexual harassment.
Aug 13th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyRally ‘Round the Convention Center, Boys
It was a mere three years ago that the Midwest Express Center opened, as a state-of-the-art solution to the city's convention needs.
Aug 9th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyIs the State Legislature Still a Men’s Club?
It was the gunfight at the Capitol corral and only men were invited.
Aug 7th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyAntonio Riley’s Campaign Coffer Looks Mayoral
News reports have made much of the money raised by Ald. Marvin Pratt and Ald. Tom Nardelli, speculating about their chances for mayor.
Aug 5th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyWhy The Mayor is Not Dead
Back in the early 1980s, Milwaukee Magazine ran a scathing caricature of Mayor Henry Maier with the title "What Does This Man Do All Day?"
Aug 1st, 2001 by Bruce MurphyWhy the State Doesn’t Hate Tom Ament Any More
Time was when Milwaukee County was a favorite whipping boy of the state.
Jul 30th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyWill A New Soccer Stadium Help or Hurt the Bucks?
The proposal to build a soccer stadium downtown adds another complication to what has become a political minefield around the proposed Bradley Center renovation.
Jul 27th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyHow Sen. Kohl Will Profit From Your Taxes
Everybody knows the Milwaukee Bucks are losing money.
Jul 23rd, 2001 by Bruce MurphyMilwaukee’s Mighty Economy Crushes Other Nations
Milwaukee has a new way to brag about itself.
Jul 18th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyIs the Plankinton Exit Worth $60 Million?
Some months ago the state Department of Transportation announced a plan for rebuilding the mammoth Marquette Interchange that did not include any exits or entrances at Plankinton Avenue
Jul 18th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyWhy Are Homeowners Subsidizing Cable TV?
Republican and Democrats can't agree on much, as they squabble over the state budget, but both parties seem to think that AOL Time Warner needs a tax break.
Jul 16th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy