MacIver Institute

MacIver News Minute: One Night in Madison

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 11:11

LISTEN - While destroying a Madison squad car and stealing its guns in 2020, rioters recorded everything on their phones. Naturally, police detectives scooped up those videos, and MacIver got the videos from them through an open records request. Here's what we found. Read More MacIver News Minute: One Night in Madison

It’s the Lack of Hope that Kills You

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 08:47

Dan O’Donnell has obtained new polling data that shows conservative Dan Kelly is very much alive in the Supreme Court race and, with a little help in the final stretch, can absolutely pull off a win. Read More It’s the Lack of Hope that Kills You

A Tribute To John MacIver

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 01:00

Judge Jim Troupis pays homage to our namesake, John MacIver. Read More A Tribute To John MacIver

One Night in Madison (Film)

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 05:06

WATCH - MacIver Exclusive: Police videos of Rioters Caught in the Act, Stealing Police Weapons and Destroying a Squad Car in Madison in 2020. Read More One Night in Madison (Film)

Bonds, State Bonds

Mon, 03/20/2023 - 15:15

Taxpayers Shaken and Stirred Over Spending, What About Bonds? Read More Bonds, State Bonds

“Excess” Deaths, Vaccines, Latrogenic & Other Causes Of Death

Mon, 03/20/2023 - 00:30

What do excess deaths show us? Read More “Excess” Deaths, Vaccines, Latrogenic & Other Causes Of Death

Act 10 Savings Total $16.8 Billion Since 2012

Wed, 03/15/2023 - 00:00

It's been 12 years since Act 10 became law, and it continues to save state and local taxpayers billions of dollars. The latest analysis brings the total savings up to $16.8 billion since 2012. Read More Act 10 Savings Total $16.8 Billion Since 2012

Fact Check: Has Progressive Genrich Added More Cops To Green Bay Streets?

Mon, 03/13/2023 - 17:21

Fact Check: Genrich's Police Claim False Read More Fact Check: Has Progressive Genrich Added More Cops To Green Bay Streets?

The Real Danger To Democracy

Fri, 03/10/2023 - 08:57

Dan O’Donnell reflects on the revelation that the Department of Justice has withheld exculpatory evidence from January 6th defendants. Read More The Real Danger To Democracy

MacIver News Minute: Tax Dollars Gifted to Private Companies and Sports Teams

Thu, 03/09/2023 - 08:15

LISTEN - In total, Governor Evers wants to give over $60 million tax dollars to quote “Non-state” agencies, private businesses and entities that apparently cannot survive or compete without help from taxpayers around the state. Read More MacIver News Minute: Tax Dollars Gifted to Private Companies and Sports Teams

MacIver Newsmakers Podcast: Corey Deangelis from American Federation for Children

Thu, 03/09/2023 - 00:40

LISTEN - National school choice expert Corey Deangelis joins us on this edition of the MacIver Newsmakers Podcast to share all the good news about the school choice program around the country and what needs to happen in Wisconsin. Read More MacIver Newsmakers Podcast: Corey Deangelis from American Federation for Children

“Wisconsin’s Dr. Fauci” Pushing Another Vaccine

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 13:27

WATCH - Dr. Ryan Westergard is back pushing another vaccine DHS wants added to the childhood vaccine schedule in Wisconsin. Sen. Nass called Westergard “Wisconsin’s Dr. Fauci,” and asked why anyone should trust him after his role in the Evers’ Administration’s dishonest and politicized response to Covid Read More “Wisconsin’s Dr. Fauci” Pushing Another Vaccine

The Future of Welfare and Work in Wisconsin

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 00:24

Welfare and Work in Wisconsin Read More The Future of Welfare and Work in Wisconsin

Evers Has Plans for State Surplus in Capital Budget Too

Mon, 03/06/2023 - 22:53

Evers Capital Budget Relies on Funds Already Committed in Executive Budget. Read More Evers Has Plans for State Surplus in Capital Budget Too

Why Wisconsin State Government Does Not Need Nor Deserve Another Massive Spending Increase

Sun, 03/05/2023 - 23:04

Is government in Wisconsin starving? Read More Why Wisconsin State Government Does Not Need Nor Deserve Another Massive Spending Increase

Northern Wisconsin: Ground Zero To Prevent Complete Government Control Of Our Land

Thu, 03/02/2023 - 23:00

The Stewardship program - a permanent fund run by a giant bureaucracy to buy land and conservation easements means only one thing—the government will keep buying land and purchasing easements forever. That is not necessary or rational, and it is not sustainable, especially for the North. Read More Northern Wisconsin: Ground Zero To Prevent Complete Government Control Of Our Land

MacIver News Minute: So Covid Really Did Start At The Wuhan Lab

Tue, 02/28/2023 - 09:47

LISTEN - On Sunday, the Wall Street Journal broke the news that the U.S. Energy Department has issued a report stating that the coronavirus likely spread to the public because of an accident at a lab in China. Read More MacIver News Minute: So Covid Really Did Start At The Wuhan Lab

School Choice Is On The Ballot

Mon, 02/27/2023 - 23:00

Wisconsin’s school choice programs are on the ballot April 4. Read More School Choice Is On The Ballot

Spend, Spend, Spend

Mon, 02/27/2023 - 08:58

Howard Marklein - The state budget will spend money. This is a fact. But it is important for the legislature to consider all of the spending as a whole. It is also imperative that we analyze how this spending will impact the future. We do not want to spend, spend, spend ourselves into a future hole. Read More Spend, Spend, Spend

MacIver News Minute: Evers’ Reckless Budget

Thu, 02/23/2023 - 08:05

LISTEN - While we warned you that Governor Evers was likely to introduce a state budget that was devoid of any common sense and a pathetic partisan hoax, even we were shocked at what he proposed last week. Read More MacIver News Minute: Evers’ Reckless Budget