Murphy’s Law

Murphy’s Law: Why Right Wisconsin Was Killed
Murphy’s Law

Why Right Wisconsin Was Killed

Its editor, stalwart Republican James Wigderson watched as readers and his party went off the rails.

Murphy’s Law: UWM Skillfully Handles Student Protests
Murphy’s Law

UWM Skillfully Handles Student Protests

Chancellor Mone avoids police crackdown, meets and treats students with respect.

Murphy’s Law: Cowboy Hovde Hurting Candidate Hovde?
Murphy’s Law

Cowboy Hovde Hurting Candidate Hovde?

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde might want to get off the range.

Murphy’s Law: The Shocking Demise of SDC
Murphy’s Law

The Shocking Demise of SDC

Sudden closing of anti-poverty agency Social Development Commission has dire consequences, no easy solution.

Murphy’s Law: Herzfeld Foundation a Family Fiefdom
Murphy’s Law

Herzfeld Foundation a Family Fiefdom

Haberman family members have long drawn salaries from local foundation.

Murphy’s Law: MIAD Faces Huge Shortfall, Staff Cuts
Murphy’s Law

MIAD Faces Huge Shortfall, Staff Cuts

Decisions on $2.8 million budget shortfall made with lack of transparency, some complain.

Murphy’s Law: Milwaukee Becoming More Unionized
Murphy’s Law

Milwaukee Becoming More Unionized

Unions scoring notable victories, not in manufacturing but in the service industry.

Murphy’s Law: The Return of County Cronyism
Murphy’s Law

The Return of County Cronyism

Or maybe it never went away. Push for 36% salary hikes echoes mentality behind infamous county pension plan.

Murphy’s Law: Climate Has Changed for Sewerage District
Murphy’s Law

Climate Has Changed for Sewerage District

Once trashed by local media and some officials, MMSD now enjoys wide support.

Murphy’s Law: Is Legislature Biased Against Working Class?
Murphy’s Law

Is Legislature Biased Against Working Class?

Just two of 132 members come from working class backgrounds, report finds.

Murphy’s Law: Associated Press Will Decline in Wisconsin
Murphy’s Law

Associated Press Will Decline in Wisconsin

Decision by Gannett and McClatchey to drop AP will reduce state news coverage.

Murphy’s Law: City Attorney Race Is Vitally Important
Murphy’s Law

City Attorney Race Is Vitally Important

Incumbent Tearman Spencer has caused countless problems for City of Milwaukee.