Fact Check: Are You Better Off Under President Biden’s Economy?

By MacIver Staff - June 16, 2022

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President Biden slams the critics of the economy and says he is changing people’s lives. Fact checking the President and his economic claims. Read More Fact Check: Are You Better Off Under President Biden’s Economy?

Act 10 Savings Tops $15 Billion Since 2011

By MacIverNews - March 11, 2022

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It’s been 11 years since Wisconsin Republicans led by Gov. Scott Walker passed collective bargaining reform, and the savings to taxpayers have been piling up ever since. Read More Act 10 Savings Tops $15 Billion Since 2011

Early College Credits in Wisconsin Save Parents $60 Million a Year

By Ola Lisowski - September 12, 2018

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By Ola Lisowski and Anna Stoneman – Earning college credits at a fraction of the cost might sound too good to be true. Believe it or not, it’s real here in Wisconsin. Just ask the thousands of Wisconsin high school students who saved at least $60 million on college tuition in a single year by taking advantage of dual enrollment opportunities. Read More Early College Credits in Wisconsin Save Parents $60 Million a Year

Top Ten Ways to Visualize $5 Billion in Savings

By MacIver Institute - March 7, 2016

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MacIver News Service – Act 10 has resulted in $5.24 billion in savings in just over five years. $5.24 billion is a big number. So miraculous that it can be a bit difficult to actually comprehend how big $5.24 billion is. That’s why MacIver is counting down the top ten ways to visualize Act 10’s savings. Read More Top Ten Ways to Visualize $5 Billion in Savings

BLOG: Senate Committee Votes to Eliminate Sick Leave for Legislators

By MacIver Institute - September 8, 2015

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MacIver Minute Blog – The Senate Committee on Government Operations and Consumer Protection voted on Tuesday to pass Senate Bill 183, which would eliminate sick leave for Wisconsin state senators and representatives. Read More BLOG: Senate Committee Votes to Eliminate Sick Leave for Legislators