Murphy’s Law
The Professors Are the Enemy
How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Can Democrats Win More Rural Voters?
There's reason to doubt this. Maybe it's a waste of resources.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Trump’s Flip-Flop on Immigrants Impacts Wisconsin
His stop and start on ICE raids affects restaurants, dairy industry, hotels and more.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Reading Instruction Program for Milwaukee Teachers a Great Idea
It could transform the world for Milwaukee’s young learners.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
How State Has Slashed Milwaukee County’s Funding
County would have gotten $1 billion more since 2003 if funding kept up with inflation.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Bucks Violating Promises on Unions?
Adding non-union businesses to Deer District after making promises to get state subsidy.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Guns Now Kill More Than Auto Crashes
Super majority in state wants some gun restrictions. Will Republicans agree?
Jun 4th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Arts Groups Suffer Federal Funding Cuts
NEA grants already awarded are cancelled, though not entirely for some.
May 28th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
The Wealth of Froedtert Hospital
Including massive pile of stocks and bonds, long list of high-paid execs.
May 27th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee’s City Slogan Is… What?
Fresh Coast City? Genuine American? No one seems to know. Is that a problem?
May 19th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Racism Erupts in Racine County
What an ugly incident at high school sports event tells about current state of the nation.
May 14th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Bronzeville Center for Arts Loses Its Main Donor
Wealthy philanthropist Deborah Kern has resigned from the board.
May 12th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
