Murphy’s Law
Will Vos Expose Legislators to COVID-19?
He demands Assembly meet in-person. That “could kill me,” Rep. Jimmy Anderson says.
Dec 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns
Amid a historic pandemic, Vos and Fitzgerald fail to lead, David Clarke returns and Foxconn deal gets worse.
Dec 27th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Why So Many Police Chiefs?
Milwaukee's police leadership has become a surreal version of musical chairs. What’s going on?
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
9 Reasons a New Foxconn Contract Is Unlikely
Foxconn says the new deal is “within reach.” On the contrary, it’s far from settled.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Has Defunding Police Movement Failed?
Not entirely, but it’s fallen well short of its goals.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Why Republicans Won’t End Election Complaints
It’s no longer about electing Trump. It’s laying the groundwork for voter suppression.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
The Hating of Justice Hagedorn
As promised, he’s upholding the law as written. So why are right wingers so angry?
Dec 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Faces $2.1 Billion Budget Shortfall
And it could grow even bigger in the next six months, new report warns.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Beware the GOP Redistricting Proposal
Republicans want 10 more years of gerrymandering. To do this they would hand all power to state Supreme Court.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Local Unions Confront The Wealthy
It's all about the wealth gap for workers at Colectivo and Milwaukee Art Museum.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Wauwatosa’s Identity Crisis
Is it a harbor for white nationalists or a place that cares about racial equity?
Nov 25th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Ron Johnson More Trumpian Than Trump?
Wisconsin’s senior senator has become one of America’s leading crackpots.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
