What Do Liberals Have Planned If They Regain Power in Wisconsin?

By Chris Rochester - March 29, 2018

Assembly Democrats, Chris Taylor, Democrats, Liberal Agenda, Liberals

MacIver’s Bill Osmulski discusses Rep. Chris Taylor’s left-wing manifesto on the Vicki McKenna Show. The agenda, a litany of liberal amendments to the state constitution, would mandate a progressive income tax, let the state superintendent of schools write his own check, take away the power of the governor to appoint the DNR secretary, eliminate residency requirements for voting, and much more. Read More What Do Liberals Have Planned If They Regain Power in Wisconsin?

The Civil Service Reform Debate

By MacIver Institute - October 28, 2015

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MacIver News Service – The Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 373 (AB 373), a bill to reform the state civil service, on Tuesday. The floor debate lasted several hours. Included below are highlights from the MacIver Institute’s social media coverage of the debate. If you were not watching or following along on Twitter, you can read our coverage here. Read More The Civil Service Reform Debate

UPDATED: Did Judge Juan Colas’ Family Ties Influence His Decision On Act 10?

By MacIver Institute - January 30, 2014

Act 10, Assembly Democrats, Courts, Democrat, Democrats, Grace Colas, Judge Colas, Judicial Activism

There could be some family ties in Judge Juan Colas’ union-friendly rulings on Act 10. A MacIver investigation has discovered that Colas’ daughter, Grace, interned for Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison) when he found Act 10 unconstitutional. After graduating from college, Grace took a job with the Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee. Read More UPDATED: Did Judge Juan Colas’ Family Ties Influence His Decision On Act 10?

Open Records Requests Reveal Assembly Democrats’ Budget Amendments

By MacIver Institute - August 14, 2013

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MacIver News Service – Democrats refused to introduce their budget amendments on the Assembly floor back in June, which essentially concealed their intent to hike taxes and spending, repeal provisions that curb fraud and abuse, and dramatically increase the size of government. Read More Open Records Requests Reveal Assembly Democrats’ Budget Amendments