Murphy’s Law
State’s ‘Hidden Deficit’ Lowest in 30 Years
Great news except… it’s still higher than in 49 other states.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Did Chief Morales Target His FPC Boss?
Common Council concerned. “Borderline frightening” use of police power, Bauman charges.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Why a Voter Purge Is So Critical
The goal is to reelect Trump. Even if that means purging some Republican voters, too.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Tax Burden Lowest in 50 Years
Huge change, combined state-local taxes down by 22% or $8.5 billion annually since 1994.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Remembering John Pawasarat
UWM researcher had huge impact with his studies.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns
Foxconn, Scott Walker, Aurora and more.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Foxconn Deal Looks Dead
Company’s revised plan ineligible for subsidies and Foxconn opposes contract rewrite.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
The Mess at Fire & Police Commission
Key city agency seems to be in very big trouble. Why?
Dec 17th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Journal Sentinel Veterans Vanishing
Seven more journalists leaving, including some big names, as paper shrinks further.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Foxconn May Cut State GDP By $6 Billion
Loss could have been as high as $19 billion under original plan, study says.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Grant Langley Will Run for Reelection
City attorney's decision sets up race against his old friend, attorney Vince Bobot.
Dec 2nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Who Lost the City Residency Rule?
Lena Taylor blames Mayor Barrett. But did she fight the state law killing residency?
Nov 27th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
