Murphy’s Law
Koch-Funded Group Backs Anti-Streetcar Drive
Americans for Prosperity has provided paid staff for petition drive, its state director says.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Who Is Funding the Anti-Streetcar Effort?
Ald. Bauman and others are certain that dark money is pouring in for this, which streetcar opponents deny.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Does Milwaukee Need an Aerotropolis?
Many cities have embraced concept of airport centered growth. Is Milwaukee falling behind?
Jan 15th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Property Tax Scam for Brewers, Bucks
Odds are, the Bucks arena will get many secret tax subsidies, as Miller Park does.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Will Anti-Streetcar Referendum Succeed?
The process is far more complicated legally than has been reported. Which will make it harder for opponents.
Jan 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Story Behind the Streetcar Referendum
Conservatives from outside Milwaukee hope to join forces with black city residents to oppose the streetcar.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne and Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee’s Miraculous Water Hub
Almost overnight, the city has become an international leader in water technology, says the national media. Are they right?
Jan 6th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Scott Walker, Master of Deception
Whenever the governor insists a policy is “not a priority,” you can probably assume the contrary.
Dec 23rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Foundation Helps Herb Kohl Get $20 Million Windfall
His “$100 million gift” to Greater Milwaukee Foundation will gain him huge tax break for supporting new NBA arena.
Dec 18th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Walker’s Battle Against Birth Control
State audit that could shut down family planning clinics may be latest of his anti-contraception efforts.
Dec 16th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Will Journal Sentinel Become a Right-Wing Paper?
Marty Kaiser’s retirement and replacement by managing editor George Stanley will likely mean a more conservative paper.
Dec 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
America’s Newest Hero, David Clarke
He’s in the news everywhere and conservatives are falling all over themselves in adulation.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
