Murphy’s Law
Common Ground Gets National Attention
Group’s battle with city housing authority becoming embarrassing for Milwaukee.
May 28th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Don Smiley Paid $3.3 Million in 2022
Summerfest boss has collected $9.9 million in 6 years for running tax-exempt charity.
May 20th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Why Right Wisconsin Was Killed
Its editor, stalwart Republican James Wigderson watched as readers and his party went off the rails.
May 15th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
UWM Skillfully Handles Student Protests
Chancellor Mone avoids police crackdown, meets and treats students with respect.
May 13th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Cowboy Hovde Hurting Candidate Hovde?
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde might want to get off the range.
May 8th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
The Shocking Demise of SDC
Sudden closing of anti-poverty agency Social Development Commission has dire consequences, no easy solution.
May 7th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Herzfeld Foundation a Family Fiefdom
Haberman family members have long drawn salaries from local foundation.
May 2nd, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
MIAD Faces Huge Shortfall, Staff Cuts
Decisions on $2.8 million budget shortfall made with lack of transparency, some complain.
Apr 30th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Becoming More Unionized
Unions scoring notable victories, not in manufacturing but in the service industry.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
The Return of County Cronyism
Or maybe it never went away. Push for 36% salary hikes echoes mentality behind infamous county pension plan.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Climate Has Changed for Sewerage District
Once trashed by local media and some officials, MMSD now enjoys wide support.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Is Legislature Biased Against Working Class?
Just two of 132 members come from working class backgrounds, report finds.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
