Politics
Is 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 Murphy
Antonio 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 Murphy
Why 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 Murphy
Why 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 Murphy
How Sen. Kohl Will Profit From Your Taxes
Everybody knows the Milwaukee Bucks are losing money.
Jul 23rd, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Is 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 Murphy
Why 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
Is Wisconsin Short-Changed By Its Top Foundation?
With the resignation of Michael Joyce, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation is looking for a new president.
Jul 12th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Why Can’t MATC Get A Good President?
Is it possible that no one wants to be president of Milwaukee Area Technical College?
Jul 9th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Is Mayor Norquist Sleeping on School Choice?
In the London Times, Mayor John Norquist is prominently quoted in a story on Milwaukee's school choice program.
Jul 5th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Can the New State Superintendent Succeed?
Herbert Grover is not impressed with the credentials of Elizabeth Burmaster, the new State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Jul 2nd, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise and Fall of Polly Williams
Time was when Rep. Annette Polly Williams (D-Milwaukee) was the star of the conservative talk circuit.
Jun 27th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
