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WILL and IRG Action Urge Voters to Vote Yes on August 13 Referendum Questions

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and IRG Action Fund have launched a public awareness campaign urging voters to approve two constitutional amendments on the ballot during the August 13th primary election. Both organizations believe that these proposed amendments aim to preserve the constitutional checks and balances thatvest spending authority with the Wisconsin legislature and prevent any governor from acting outside of their authority with taxpayer money.

Analysis: New DPI Data Shows Alarming Enrollment and Spending Trends

Lost amongst the news of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, theWisconsin Department of Public Instruction released data on school districtspending and enrollment around Wisconsin.

Wisconsin DNR Agrees to Repeal Anti-Firearm Rule

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty has successfully pressured the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to repeal an administrative rule that violates the Second Amendment for thousands of fishermen.

Beloit School District Rescinds Scholarship’s Racial Eligibility Criterion Following WILL’s Legal Threat

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty has been notified by the School District of Beloit that it will reconfigure its “Grow Your Own Multicultural Teacher Scholarship Program” to remove the racial eligibility criterion. The District has promised that it will not accept new applications or award anyfurther GYO scholarships until the program has been accordingly revised and published.

WILL Denounces Proposed Federal Effort to Allocate Kidney Transplants Based on Race

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty has submitted a “Public Comment” condemning a newly proposed federal rule that would incentivize a racially discriminatory prioritization of organ transplant access and services.

Breaking: Secretary of State Agrees to Change Public Records Policy After Legal Action

Today, the Institute for Reforming Government, represented by attorneys at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, announced it had reached a favorable settlement in a public records lawsuit against Wisconsin Secretary of State, Sarah Godlewski.

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August 13th Wisconsin Constitutional Amendment Vote

August 13th Wisconsin Constitutional Amendment Vote

Voting YES on questions 1 & 2 on the August 13th ballot will prevent the executive branch from unilaterally spending federal dollars towards their preferred projects and provide a necessary check on their power from the state legislature. This ballot initiative will help solidify the constitutional separation of powers present in the Wisconsin Constitution.
WILL’s Win in Transportation Utility Fee Case Saves Taxpayers Millions Statewide

WILL’s Win in Transportation Utility Fee Case Saves Taxpayers Millions Statewide

WILL's legal win over the town of Buchanan is paying dividend for Wisconsin taxpayers across the state.
WILL Sues Wisconsin Department of Revenue on behalf of Wisconsin Small Businesses

WILL Sues Wisconsin Department of Revenue on behalf of Wisconsin Small Businesses

WILL has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) on behalf of two Wisconsin Wedding Barns. The lawsuit is seeking to mitigate the harmful impacts of Wisconsin Act 73, which became law in late 2023 and fully takes effect in 2026.

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