Murphy’s Law
Associated Press Will Decline in Wisconsin
Decision by Gannett and McClatchey to drop AP will reduce state news coverage.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
City Attorney Race Is Vitally Important
Incumbent Tearman Spencer has caused countless problems for City of Milwaukee.
Mar 25th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Bradley Foundation Bankrolls Trump’s Disinformation
Milwaukee group the biggest funder of war to stop social media from purging election lies.
Mar 19th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
How Hovde Evaded Federal Taxes
He has said he wants to stop what the companies he invested in did: paying zero federal taxes on investments.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
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
