Murphy’s Law
Evers Takes a Page from Republicans
His push to give tax rebate to taxpayers was first used by Lee Dreyfus to win office.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Who Will Win Mayoral Primary?
Voter turnout may decide which two candidates get through primary.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Is Rebecca Kleefisch a ‘Hypocrite’?
Her voting as “indefinitely confined” was something done in many Republican-leaning districts.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Summerfest CEO Collects $2.49 Million
Don Smiley gets total compensation of 1.19 million in 2019 and $1.29 million in 2020.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Will Evers’ Pardons Hurt Him In Election?
He’s bragging about setting a record. Will Republicans use it in attack ad?
Jan 10th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Why Is Summerfest Helping Live Nation?
National ‘monopoly’ company’s proposed music halls in Third Ward target local companies.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Liberal Talk Coming to Waukesha
Mike Crute’s new talk radio station, WAUK 540 AM, will compete with local right-wing talkers.
Jan 2nd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
County Pension Bonds Saved Up To $269 Million
Could the city use this financial mechanism to lower costs?
Dec 21st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Pension Costs Decimated County Services
New generation of leaders has inherited government unable to pay for parks, buses, buildings and basic services.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
County Pension Reforms Have Done Little
Officials have often resisted reforms. Main relief has come from state passage of Act 10. Part II of a series.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
County Pension Plan’s Costs Still Rising
Annual costs rose by 163%, may not be paid off until 2040s. First story in a series.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
After Rittenhouse, Expect More Vigilantes
Self defense laws and lack of gun control at issue. Is reform possible?
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
