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ICYMI: Wisconsin lawmakers have expressed outrage over the University of Wisconsin's latest tuition hike — a 2% increase for the 2026–27 academic year, marking the fourth consecutive year of rising costs for families.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is calling for the repeal of the state's decades-old minimum-markup law on gasoline, arguing it adds nearly 40 cents per gallon that Wisconsin drivers could be saving.

What do you think—time for a change to make gas more affordable, or does this risk small businesses?

Wisconsin business owners are sounding the alarm on rising property taxes.

According to a new Employer Survey from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, more than half of respondents worry that high and increasing property taxes, already among the nation's highest, are hurting their ability to compete. Thus, acting as a punishing fixed cost regardless of how their business is performing.

The MacIver Institute has been very concerned and involved to be sure elections are fair and transparent and protect the votes of American Citizens. We have worked with Congressman Bryan Steil to ensure progress continues in this endeavor. Suspicious financing campaigns have been at the top of the watch list for many citizens, as this sets the stage for potential illegal and foreign contributions influencing election outcomes.

Congressman Steil has been diligent in investigating ActBlue, a democrat fundraising platform, and its CEO through congressional investigations and hearings. On June 10, a new hearing will be held to hear directly from the CEO to determine if she previously misled Congress regarding foreign donations on its payment processing platform.

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A new report on childhood poverty in Wisconsin shines a light on the state's troubling educational disparities.

While Wisconsin ranks near the top nationally for child well-being overall, it continues to show some of the country's starkest racial gaps—particularly in on-time graduation rates and proficiency in reading, writing, and math in districts like Milwaukee and Madison.

A new battle in the state's long-running cottage food wars reveals how the Department of Agriculture is now claiming that the 2017 court victory allowing direct sales of home-baked goods applies only to individuals—not LLCs—potentially forcing bakers to choose between liability protection and regulatory compliance.

Is the administrative state protecting safety, or just devouring opportunities for entrepreneurs statewide?

Wisconsin Senate President Mary Felzkowski is once again pressing the Department of Justice for records on its use of outside, privately funded environmental prosecutors.

The request focuses on transparency around special attorneys hired under Attorney General Josh Kaul.

Wisconsin has reached a $10 million settlement with Tyco Fire Products to help address PFAS contamination in the Marinette area.

The funds will support cleanup efforts, replacement wells, ongoing monitoring, and relief for affected communities and residents.

The Surplus Deal, which failed to pass in the Senate last month, may not be dead.

Senate Republicans are hoping that the Marquette Law School poll showing 80% support among respondents will be enough to flip two votes and get the bill sent to the governor.