Murphy’s Law
Bucks Franchise Worth $1.86 Billion
A four-fold increase in value since new arena built. Taxpayers helped the rich get richer.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Wage Theft ‘Rampant’ in State
10% of construction workers bilked of $23,500 per year on average. Will Legislature address problem?
Jan 20th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Will State Republicans Abandon Trump?
Many have in other states. Will Wisconsin’s GOP get off the Trump crazy train?
Jan 18th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
State Residents Taxes Down 22% Since 2000
Federal, state and local taxes have all declined during that period, new report finds.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Johnson Tainted by Ukrainian Official?
Wisconsin's GOP Senator peddled 'malicious' disinformation by foreign operative sanctioned by Trump Administration.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Brewery Super PAC Targets Johnson, Tiffany
Minocqua Brewing Company seeks donations to ‘free the Northwoods of sedition.’
Jan 11th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Everyone’s Dumping on Ron Johnson
A recall effort, attacks by the Lincoln Project, angry editorial and much more.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Foley & Lardner Lawyer Helps Trump “Find” Votes
Milwaukee law firm’s attorney Cleta Mitchell is Washington insider and ex-liberal feminist.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Will Vos Expose Legislators to COVID-19?
He demands Assembly meet in-person. That “could kill me,” Rep. Jimmy Anderson says.
Dec 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns
Amid a historic pandemic, Vos and Fitzgerald fail to lead, David Clarke returns and Foxconn deal gets worse.
Dec 27th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Why So Many Police Chiefs?
Milwaukee's police leadership has become a surreal version of musical chairs. What’s going on?
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
9 Reasons a New Foxconn Contract Is Unlikely
Foxconn says the new deal is “within reach.” On the contrary, it’s far from settled.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
