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The MacIver Institute is a Madison, Wis.-based conservative think tank and news organization.

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MacIver Institute
stated on September 23, 2020 in an online article:

“Bad math (is) driving Wisconsin’s exploding positive test rate.”

By Eric Litke • September 29, 2020
MacIver Institute
stated on April 9, 2013 in a web posting:

"Gov. Scott Walker (is) more than halfway to (his) 250,000 jobs goal."

By James B. Nelson • April 17, 2013
MacIver Institute
stated on December 13, 2011 in a video:

"Wisconsin election officials to accept Mickey Mouse, Hitler signatures" on recall petitions.

By Tom Kertscher • December 18, 2011
MacIver Institute
stated on October 25, 2011 in a video:

Says some Wisconsin state employee contracts "gave some employees $4 for bringing in their own lunch."

By Tom Kertscher • November 2, 2011
MacIver Institute
stated on March 3, 2010 in a video news release:

In 2011, "the average annual compensation for a teacher in the Milwaukee Public Schools system will exceed $100,000."

By Tom Kertscher • March 4, 2011

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