Murphy’s Law
Wisconsin’s Shrinking Middle Class
No state has seen a bigger decline in the percent of middle class households than Wisconsin, new data shows.
Mar 31st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Can Daley Beat Bradley for Supreme Court?
Challenger could get lots of right-wing money, but that may not be enough in this case.
Mar 26th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Should City/County Donate More to NBA Arena?
Actually, local taxpayers will be donating $450 million. But the press won’t report the details.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Is Milwaukee Becoming Gentrified?
Analysis of big cities shows Portland is most gentrified, with cities like Milwaukee also changing, but more slowly.
Mar 19th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
A Whole New Class of Poor People?
Walker plan to quietly slash Food Stamps for 62,000 people will cost state $58 million to lose $92 million in federal funding.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Quick-Law Governor
Countless sweeping changes have been proposed almost overnight, with no study, no rationale and no known author.
Mar 12th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Bucks Owners Must Build Without Subsidy
Unique financial situation of Bucks owners suggests they may have to build a new arena, even with no taxpayer support.
Mar 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Is Walker Crazy Like a Fox?
His campaign for president seems ridiculous. So why is he rising in the polls?
Mar 3rd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Journal Sentinel Jumps on Sinking Ship
Prospectus shows all 13 newspapers the new Journal company absorbs are losing money.
Feb 26th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Hey, Let’s Drug Test Food Stamp Recipients
Walker and Vos love the idea. So what will it cost and what will it accomplish?
Feb 24th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Supreme Court Justices for Sale
There may be no supreme court in America that’s more corrupted by conflicts of interest.
Feb 19th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The County Board’s Anti-Environmental Boondoggle
Its Estabrook Dam decision will cost taxpayers millions and harm environment.
Feb 17th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
