WISCONSIN (MacIver Institute) -- Welcome back to another year of the MacIver Monday Newsletter -- our third calendar year! We hope you enjoyed the holidays and are as excited as we are to get the new year off to a fast start. Thanks again for reading!
Spotlight
Delist the Gray Wolf. Then Delist the Administrative State
The fight to finally delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act and allow herd management in northern Wisconsin continues for another year. Congressman Tom Tiffany and his Colorado colleague, Rep. Lauren Boebert, have introduced legislation that would restore a 2020 rule that delisted the wolf and restored authority to state lawmakers and wildlife officials to responsibly manage gray wolf populations.
As Richard Moore writes, this effort isn't just about protecting livestock from an apex predator -- it's about protecting liberty from its own predator: unelected and unaccountable bureaucracy.
Deep Dive
GAO Report Exposes Widespread Vulnerabilities in ACA Premium Tax Credit Program
A recent report from the federal Government Accountability Office reveled just how little oversight there is into possible fraud involving Obamacare premium subsidies. Courtney Graves highlights these problems in the $120 billion premium subsidy program and points out that basic fraud prevention tactics could go a long way to ensuring only those who should benefit from the program are receiving the government assistance.
We asked for your support a lot over the last few weeks. This time, we just want to thank you for all you do to support the MacIver Institute and conservative causes in whatever way you are able to help. Thanks for reading our articles, sharing our newsletter and staying engaged! Happy 2026.
Coming Soon
Wisconsin Republicans Key-up Child Grooming, Gender Legislation
Both the State Senate and the Assembly will be in action in Madison this week, and lawmakers have a hefty to-do list. One of the most notable pieces of legislation will be legislation from Rep. Barb Dittrich that would require school boards across the state to create and follow policies on when kids can change their gender and pronouns, and when those school boards will allow teachers and school staffers to use those new genders and pronouns.
You Should Know
’Tis the Season to Bring WisconsinEye Back
WisconsinEye, the state government's version of CSPAN, went off the air at the end of last year. With it went citizens' valuable insight into state government's operation in Madison. Richard Moore argues that of everything taxpayer money is spent on, WisconsinEye is worth every penny of the funds it received.
Quick Click
Take a look back at the highlights of last year with our top articles, including a visual representation of Wisconsin's slide to the left over the last 10 years. Check out the full list here.
For Your Commute
Throughout the year we will be focusing on the many ways that under Tony Evers and the Democrats, It's Not Working in Madison. The last MacIver News Minute set the table for just that. Give it a listen.
About MacIver Institute: The MacIver Institute is a Wisconsin-based think tank that promotes free markets, individual freedom, personal responsibility, and limited government. Through research, analysis, and community engagement, we work to advance these principles and positively impact the lives of all Wisconsinites.
Last Update: Jan 05, 2026 5:00 pm CST
