Murphy’s Law
How to Grow Milwaukee to 1 Million
Mayor Cavalier Johnson is missing the key way to grow the city.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
State Pension System Is a Huge Success
Retirement system that Gov. Walker tried to change is nationally renowned, helps reduce wealth gap.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
How Utility Rates Hurt State’s Economy
Wisconsin’s once-low electric rates now the highest in Midwest. That’s a big problem for all of us.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Top County Jobs No Longer Needed?
Positions of county treasurer, clerk and register of deeds should be eliminated, not given raises.
Mar 5th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Does ShotSpotter Reduce Crime?
Milwaukee is one of 150 cities that use it. But is there any hard evidence that it works?
Feb 28th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Can Hovde Beat Baldwin?
Polls suggest Tammy Baldwin is beatable. But Hovde seems to be floundering for a way to do it.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Wealthy Health Chain Closing 2 Hospitals
Executives seek to maximize revenue? GOP rejection of expanded Medicaid also at fault?
Feb 14th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Court’s Redistricting Experts Under Fire
At least from Republicans. Who are the experts and should they be trusted?
Feb 13th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Even Republicans Praise Tammy Baldwin
Democrat’s ability to court rural vote wins grudging respect — and fear.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Mike Gallagher’s Profile In Courage
Republican Wisconsin congressman's vote against impeachment causes furor.
Feb 7th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Film Faces Problems
Huge shortfall in funding, departure of chief executive, point to challenges for group.
Feb 6th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
No, I-794 Won’t Be Eliminated
Many seem to think state proposal will tear down Hoan Bridge. Nope. Will that change the views of detractors?
Jan 31st, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
