Murphy’s Law
Why Republicans are Dumping on Jim Doyle
Republicans are squirming about a state investigation of the legislative caucuses, and their attack dogs are going after Attorney General Jim Doyle to try to prevent it.
Sep 4th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Is Jim Sensenbrenner America’s Cheapest Congressman?
It must be tough being married to James Sensenbrenner.
Aug 30th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
How Three Legislators Committed Highway Robbery
Anyone who's driven to Madison is aware the trip takes about 75 miles from downtown Milwaukee.
Aug 24th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Is Superintendent Korte In Trouble With The School Board?
At first glance, Milwaukee school superintendent Spence Korte looks like he could be on the chopping block.
Aug 22nd, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Should Wisconsin Get Ready for War?
You may feel very safe and protected, living in cozy Wisconsin, far from America's seacoasts.
Aug 20th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Five Budget Items the Media Has Missed
By now, everybody knows what's in the budget right?
Aug 17th, 2001 by Scott Jensen
How Democrats Are Growing the Economy
The recent state budget debate provided insights and displayed the dramatic differences between the parties as to how we answer questions about our state's economic future and how we compete for the high-paying jobs of the 21st Century.
Aug 15th, 2001 by Chuck Chvala
Figueroa Accused Another Man of Sex Harassment
For months I've been hearing rumblings that Marilyn Figueroa had accused another man of sexual harassment.
Aug 13th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Rally ‘Round the Convention Center, Boys
It was a mere three years ago that the Midwest Express Center opened, as a state-of-the-art solution to the city's convention needs.
Aug 9th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Is the State Legislature Still a Men’s Club?
It was the gunfight at the Capitol corral and only men were invited.
Aug 7th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Antonio Riley’s Campaign Coffer Looks Mayoral
News reports have made much of the money raised by Ald. Marvin Pratt and Ald. Tom Nardelli, speculating about their chances for mayor.
Aug 5th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Why The Mayor is Not Dead
Back in the early 1980s, Milwaukee Magazine ran a scathing caricature of Mayor Henry Maier with the title "What Does This Man Do All Day?"
Aug 1st, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
