Murphy’s Law

Top 10 of 2022: Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns
Top 10 of 2022

Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns

Readers liked stories about Tims -- Michels and Ramthun. And Summerfest, its well paid leader and IRS complaint were hot stuff.

Murphy’s Law: Inside the State’s Conservative Bubble
Murphy’s Law

Inside the State’s Conservative Bubble

The not-very-surprising views of Mike Nichols and the Badger Institute.

Murphy’s Law: Will Vos Kill Shared Revenue Hike For City?
Murphy’s Law

Will Vos Kill Shared Revenue Hike For City?

Assembly Speaker's comments blasting Milwaukee worries Mayor Johnson.

Murphy’s Law: Is Historic Preservation Process Broken?
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Is Historic Preservation Process Broken?

Some feel city's process needs to be reformed. Are they right?

Murphy’s Law: The Battle Over ‘Astounding’ State Surplus
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The Battle Over ‘Astounding’ State Surplus

Now up to an 'unprecedented' $6.8 billion. But can Evers and Legislature agree on any plans to spend it?

Murphy’s Law: Crowley Corrects the County Board
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Crowley Corrects the County Board

Getting to be a pattern by the county exec, as the board makes questionable decisions.

Murphy’s Law: Will Republicans Legalize Marijuana?
Murphy’s Law

Will Republicans Legalize Marijuana?

Gov. Evers and two-thirds of voters support it. How long will legislators resist?

Murphy’s Law: Yet More Staff Cuts for Journal Sentinel?
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Yet More Staff Cuts for Journal Sentinel?

Parent company Gannett announces 6% staff reduction, coming on heels of November layoffs at Milwaukee paper.

Murphy’s Law: Billionaire Seeks to Mend Partisan Divide
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Billionaire Seeks to Mend Partisan Divide

Democrat David Einhorn, son of right-wing, north-shore Republicans, funds effort to heal America.

Murphy’s Law: Dan Bice Undermines Elections Commission
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Dan Bice Undermines Elections Commission

Journal Sentinel reporter’s attack helps reinforce election lies.

Murphy’s Law: 21 Election Winners and Losers
Murphy’s Law

21 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the ballot totals, which groups, advocates and trends won or lost?

Murphy’s Law: The Curious Candidacy of Joan Beglinger
Murphy’s Law

The Curious Candidacy of Joan Beglinger

Out-of-state group spends on ads for independent to help defeat Tim Michels.