Murphy’s Law
Park East Removal Didn’t ‘Devastate’ Downtown
Controversy over its removal offers lessons to those opposing plan to take down I-794 link.
Aug 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Hate Toward Black People Rising?
Recent incidents in Wisconsin raise troubling questions.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Time for County Board to Guts Up
If they don’t approve sales tax hike, county will face fiscal disaster and voters will blame them.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Starbucks and the American Dream
The battle over unions in Milwaukee and U.S. shows the uncool side of coffee culture.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Gov. Evers Keeps Rising in Stature
Becoming a national figure with ever more effective leadership. Just ask the Republicans.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
State’s Technical Colleges Have Financial Clout
They’re much better funded than the UW System. Why?
Jul 11th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
The Legacy of Matt Rothschild
Leader of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and former editor-publisher of Progressive Magazine is retiring.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
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
