Content referencing Cary Spivak
The Shocking Demise of SDC
Sudden closing of anti-poverty agency Social Development Commission has dire consequences, no easy solution.
May 7th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Controversial Landlord Backs Lena Taylor for Judge
More than half of money for her municipal judge campaign came from Youssef Berrada.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Opee Awards Honor Open Records Champions
And chastise those who block transparency.
Mar 12th, 2023 by Bill Lueders
Will Online Foreclosure Auction Prevent Intimidation, Collusion?
County attempts to thwart collusion by 'bad actor landlords' at property auctions.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Schlitz Park Sold
Plus: the Giuffre brothers divide their property. And The Urbanite temporarily closes.
Feb 10th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Did Abele, Newspaper Cover Up Schmidt Pension?
Decisions by county exec, Journal Sentinel, suppressed news of his lucrative pension.
Aug 21st, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Hendricks Not Paying Property Taxes?
The billionaire's Rock County mansion doesn't appear on tax rolls.
May 17th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Slumlord’s River Hills Mansion
James Herrick lives in $1.1 million home, makes money off squalid rental properties.
Feb 15th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Journal Sentinel Shrinks Further
Plummeting circulation, shrinking news coverage, closing government pressrooms.
Jan 26th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
How Walker Wasted Pricey Legal Help
He ignored $2.2 million report concluding Kenosha casino had no legal risks.
Aug 27th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Incredible Rise of CEO Pay
Their pay has risen 997% since 1978, driving the wealth gap nationally and in Wisconsin.
Jun 23rd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Disappearance of Dan Bice
The state’s top political reporter has disappeared. Is the Journal Sentinel killing his column?
May 14th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
How Could Walker Refuse Incredible Deal?
Kenosha casino would pay entire taxpayer bill for NBA arena and up to $275 million for any (unlikely) litigation costs. And Walker says no?
Feb 12th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Will Abele Run for Mayor?
That's one way to consolidate city and county government, by grabbing both executive positions.
May 15th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Buffett Tour on Hold
“Spirit – The Seventh Fire” has been put on hiatus.
Jun 27th, 2005 by Michael Horne
Pratt’s “Reimbursement” Mystery Money
Acting Mayor Pockets $7,500 with no explanation
Feb 9th, 2004 by Michael Horne
Why Chief Jones Won’t Go Away
Tom Everson has seen everything in the many years he's compiled crime statistics for the state's Office of Justice Assistance, but he is struck by the data he's getting from the City of Milwaukee.
Sep 9th, 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
Personal Foul – Norquist Loses Points With the Business Community
The Greater Milwaukee Committee thinks it's found a way to get more revenue for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jun 15th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
