Murphy’s Law
Milwaukee a Leader in Gun Thefts
Gun thefts have risen by 42% in 16 large cities, with Milwaukee fourth highest.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Goodbye Cary Spivak
Well-known byline of longtime Journal Sentinel investigative reporter will disappear. Why?
Jul 7th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Ballet Will Sideline Its Orchestra
There will be no orchestra in next production of 'The Nutcracker'. Why?
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
How Republicans Screwed Themselves
Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
The Professors Are the Enemy
How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Can Democrats Win More Rural Voters?
There's reason to doubt this. Maybe it's a waste of resources.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Trump’s Flip-Flop on Immigrants Impacts Wisconsin
His stop and start on ICE raids affects restaurants, dairy industry, hotels and more.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Reading Instruction Program for Milwaukee Teachers a Great Idea
It could transform the world for Milwaukee’s young learners.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
How State Has Slashed Milwaukee County’s Funding
County would have gotten $1 billion more since 2003 if funding kept up with inflation.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Bucks Violating Promises on Unions?
Adding non-union businesses to Deer District after making promises to get state subsidy.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Guns Now Kill More Than Auto Crashes
Super majority in state wants some gun restrictions. Will Republicans agree?
Jun 4th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Arts Groups Suffer Federal Funding Cuts
NEA grants already awarded are cancelled, though not entirely for some.
May 28th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
