A charitable fund established to improve health outcomes for Wisconsinites has become a funder of housing and gardening projects – as well as a variety of left-wing advocacy groups - keeping a legion of washed up progressives employed. The political spending is "close to criminal,” said a former insurance executive who shepherded the fund’s creation. Catch the MacIver News Minute on News/Talk 1130 WISN every Tuesday and Thursday at 8, 11, and 2. Listen to News/Talk 1130 WISN live: www.iheart.com/live/1130-wisn-4245/