WISCONSIN (MacIver Institute) -- Welcome back to the MacIver Monday Newsletter after the historic July 4 weekend. Here are the biggest stories facing Wisconsin as our great nation starts year number 251.
Spotlight
Richard Moore takes on Governor Tony Evers’ latest round of alarmism, this time over potential reductions in federal seed funding for Wisconsin’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Evers warns of disaster for water infrastructure, but Moore points out that Wisconsin has already turned initial federal dollars into a mature, self-sustaining revolving fund generating hundreds of millions in repayment capacity and leveraging billions in total investment.
Rather than perpetual federal dependence, Moore argues it’s time to return to the original model of state responsibility and local prioritization — without the climate earmarks and political favoritism that have distorted the program.
Deep Dive
Tiffany Calls for Full Audit After Latest Green Bay Ballot Mistake
Benjamin Yount reports that Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is demanding a full audit and accountability after Green Bay’s city clerk once again mailed duplicate ballots to voters in multiple wards. This recurring error further erodes trust in election administration and strengthens the case for stronger safeguards statewide.
We will continue to follow this and all other election integrity developments closely. Stay tuned.
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Coming Soon
Xcel’s St. Croix Solar Project Heads to PSC
Michael Lucas covers stalled negotiations between Xcel Energy and local officials on the St. Croix solar project, now moving to the Public Service Commission for approval amid concerns over costs, land use, and reliability.
You Should Know
MacIver's PPL Investigation Prompts Legislative Audit Committee Letter to DHS
Our ongoing investigation into the Evers administration’s selection of Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) for the $1.4–1.5 billion IRIS Medicaid program has now prompted the bipartisan Legislative Audit Committee to send a formal letter to the Department of Health Services seeking answers.
This follows the U.S. Department of Justice’s civil lawsuit against PPL in New York for alleged fraud and service failures, Missouri’s quiet revocation of a similar contract, and warnings from a New York state senator to “proceed with caution.” For the 30,000 vulnerable Wisconsinites who rely on IRIS to manage their own care, reliable payroll and support are non-negotiable. MacIver will keep pressing for full transparency and accountability to protect both program participants and taxpayers. Read more here.
Quick Click
Tiffany Promises to Protect Girls’ Sports
Congressman Tom Tiffany has vowed to safeguard women’s and girls’ sports following a Supreme Court ruling allowing states to maintain biological sex-based categories, drawing a sharp contrast with Democratic positions on the issue.
For Your Commute
Wrapping up our MacIver News Minute America 250 series, last week we highlighted the key role Wisconsin's agriculture and manufacturing plays in our country. Give it a listen.
Last Update: Jul 06, 2026 12:28 pm CDT
