Murphy’s Law
Don Smiley’s Latest Paycheck Was $991,154
Summerfest boss has collected $6.56 million in five years for running tax exempt charity.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee and the Stolen Picasso
Tale from 1969 puts a city with few Picasso paintings at center of an international mystery.
Jun 19th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
The Millionaires of Advocate Aurora
And Atrium Health. 'Nonprofit' health systems are a great place to get rich.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Big Delay in Downtown Concert Halls
Will FPC Live ever build $50 to $60 million concert complex? Industry observers have their doubts.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Local Hospitals Give Little Charity Care
Stingy numbers for hospitals in the state and county. Should state require more charity care?
Jun 7th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Brewers Floundering on Stadium Deal
Baseball Commissioner’s threat looks desperate, team’s lobbying looks inept.
May 29th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
We Energies Wants Yet Another Rate Hike
Both consumer and business advocates castigate excess profits of utilities.
May 24th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
National ‘Scam PACs’ Have State Roots
The operatives running them have connections to Scott Walker, Eric O’Keefe, and conservative groups.
May 23rd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
The Wealth Of Children’s Hospital
Nonprofit has $1.5 billion in investments, but still gets many millions in charitable donations.
May 16th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?
The pundits disagree. And who is the likely Republican opponent?
May 9th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City
Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.
May 8th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
County’s Debt Relief Program No Laughing Matter
Program with huge 100-to-1 return inspired by comedian John Oliver. Seriously.
May 3rd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
