WISCONSIN (MacIver Institute) -- We've got a lot going on this week, including a key endorsement in the Democrat gubernatorial primary, a look at how the bureaucratic state continues to run amok, and how Wisconsin football losing on the field is costing taxpayers off the field.
Spotlight
These are the Days of our Bureaucracies
Richard Moore takes a hard look at the relentless expansion of Wisconsin’s administrative state, where agencies and regulations continue to multiply with little regard for cost, efficiency, or voter consent. From duplicative programs to rules that entrench power in Madison rather than returning it to families and local communities, this bureaucratic creep drains taxpayer resources and stifles opportunity. Moore reminds us that real reform requires structural changes to limit agency power and restore accountability to elected officials.
Read the full piece here.
Deep Dive
Team Trump Picks-Up on Ilhan Omar Endorsement in WI Gov Race
Ilhan Omar, the maybe-rich, maybe-not extremist Congresswoman from Minnesota made news in Wisconsin this week for her endorsement of socialist candidate for governor Francesca Hong. That move got national attention, with President Trump's political arm, Team Trump, highlighting the endorsement as a way to critique Hong.
Read what they said about this endorsement here.
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Coming Soon
Latest Marquette Poll Shows Lagging GOP Voter Enthusiasm
The latest Marquette Law School Poll shows that Republicans are far less excited to vote in November compared to Democrats, meaning Republicans could once again face a challenge from their own voters in the next election. According to the poll, 50% of Democrats saying they are very enthusiastic, compared to 33% of Republicans.
You Should Know
Eric Toney Slams AG Kaul Over Lack of Attention to Crime Victims
Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney is calling out Attorney General Josh Kaul's record as the race for Attorney General campaign heats up. Last week was National Crime Victims Rights Week, but instead of focusing on those who have been harmed, Kaul was suing betting market companies.
Quick Click
Report: Bad Badger Football Now Costing Wisconsin Taxpayers
Benjamin Yount highlights new figures showing how the University of Wisconsin’s football program is increasingly burdening taxpayers amid poor performance. This serves as another reminder that even popular athletics at our public universities deserve scrutiny when they rely on subsidies from hardworking families.
For Your Commute
MacIver CEO Annette Olson shares this week's MacIver News Minute on the coming threat of socialism. Give it a listen.
Last Update: Apr 27, 2026 2:29 pm CDT
