Murphy’s Law
How to Kill a Democracy
Glenn Grothman’s proposal would shield 96% of all political donations, ending transparency in campaigns.
Oct 8th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
David Clarke the False Conservative
Sheriff Clarke claims the right to spend as much as he wants, while the media ignores this and simply reports on his rants.
Oct 3rd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The High Cost of Calatrava
Overruns on his projects are killing other cities. The impact on Milwaukee and its art museum was more positive.
Oct 1st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Problem of Poverty
Poverty is rising faster in Wisconsin and the city of Milwaukee than nationally.
Sep 26th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Will Paul Ryan Be Romney Redux?
He’s a favorite of Republicans, but Democrats may be secretly cheering for him as well.
Sep 24th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin, Land of the Plutocrats
Forbes 400 list offers more evidence of wealth gap in Wisconsin.
Sep 19th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Capitol Sex Scandal Confirmed
Judge confirms affair between state DHS secretary and his legal counsel, and jealously abusive husband gets off with a misdemeanor.
Sep 17th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Debtor Governor
Figures from non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau figures show Walker’s debt level the worst since 1970.
Sep 10th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Casino Wars
The Potawatomi have spent millions to lobby against a Kenosha casino. Is Gov. Walker their latest ally?
Sep 4th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
How MPS Is Improving Instruction
Common Core Standards are changing schools here and statewide, but Tea Party Republicans object.
Aug 29th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
WI Could Still Get Higher Speed Rail
Minnesota is hatching a Twin Cities-to-Milwaukee-to-Chicago plan, putting Gov. Walker on the spot.
Aug 27th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Dog & Pony Show
Legislators Vos and Darling tour city but offer no solutions. So why did they come?
Aug 22nd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
