WISCONSIN (MacIver Institute) -- Welcome back to MacIver Monday. Christmas Day is 17 days away. Are YOU ready? We're not even close to finishing our shopping, but we do want you to stay up-to-date on current events, so we have some articles and videos for you to stay informed.
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Spotlight
Evers, DHS Launch War on Scientific Debate
Richard Moore writes about how blue-state bureaucracies -- including in Wisconsin -- are springing into action to continue the status quo about vaccine safety. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and its liberal political allies are pushing to shut down scientific debate around vaccines and developmental disorders.
Instead of encouraging open inquiry, the agency seeks to “certify only one version of truth,” dismissing dissenting voices while defending interests tied to the vaccine industry, undermining democratic deliberation and the scientific method.
Deep Dive
Milwaukee liberals are excited about the possibility of tearing down I-794 and replacing it with surface streets, but Dan O'Donnell says that would be a terrible idea. Watch his argument below.
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Coming Soon
Democratic Lawmaker Wants to End Wisconsin’s Personal Conviction Vaccine Waiver
A bill introduced by a Madison Democrat member of the State Assembly, Lisa Subeck, proposes to eliminate the state’s “personal conviction” exemption for school-required vaccinations. This move would seriously undermine health freedom in Wisconsin, and we'll track it as the bill progresses.
You Should Know
Wisconsin Sees a Surge in Childhood Disability Program Enrollment
New data from the Children’s Long-Term Support Program (CLTS) shows a significant rise in enrollment between 2020 and 2025 — more than 19%.
CLTS, which provides waivers under Medicaid for children with severe physical, developmental, or mental disabilities (allowing them to remain at home rather than in institutions), appears to be under growing strain. The sharp increase suggests either a true rise in childhood disabilities — or perhaps improved diagnosis and awareness. In either case, it raises serious questions about potential underlying health and developmental trends among Wisconsin’s youth and the capacity of social-support systems.
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Wisconsin Lawmakers Ask Congress to End Emissions Testing
State Rep. Bob Donovan and fellow Republican lawmakers asked Wisconsin's federal delegation to push for Congress to end the mandate for annual vehicle emissions testing for drivers in six southeastern Wisconsin counties.
For Your Commute
The MacIver News Minute details some recent reporting we've done that highlighted just how much money some non-profits are making off of administering Wisconsin's welfare programs.
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Last Update: Dec 08, 2025 5:22 pm CST
