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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.
Policy Report: WILL Examines How Declining Social Capital is the Root Cause to Many Societal Problems
WILL released a new report assessing the impact declining levels of social capital (the collection of interpersonal relationships that unite a heterogeneous society) has on Wisconsin communities.
WILL Opposes Federal Cuts to CSP
WILL opposes federal cuts to the Charter Schools Program (CSP) and is asking our federal congressional delegation to oppose Biden's effort to defund choice and freedom in education.
WILL Files Federal Discrimination Complaint Against University in the Wake of Nationwide Pro-Hamas Protests
WILL has filed a federal Title VI complaint against Northwestern University on behalf of the Young America’s Foundation, which has an active chapter on the University’s campus. The complaint documents the University’s plan to offer nearly $1.9 million in scholarship funds, faculty positions, and student-organization space to Palestinian students and staff.
Biden Administration Ordered to Pay WILL’s Attorney Fees Following MBDA Win
Rare win highlights the significant costs required to challenge unconstitutional government programs
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & ...
WILL Opposes New Effort from Planned Parenthood to Make Abortion a “Constitutional Right” in Wisconsin
4.25.24
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a response to a case brought by Planned Parenthood seeking ...
Race Discrimination Discovered at American Bar Association
WILL is warning the American Bar Association (ABA) to review its race-based Judicial Clerkship Program and Internship Opportunity Program. WILL told the ABA in a letter that these programs violate multiple federal, state, and local civil rights laws, and harm innumerable students around the country. Unless the ABA opens their programs to all races and stops using race as a factor, WILL is planning appropriate legal action.
April Healthcare Highlight: While Nursing Homes Struggle to Meet Need, New Biden Rules Will Make Things Even Harder
WILL responds to Vice President Kamala Harris touting new federal staffing requirements for federally-funded nursing homes. But while the Biden Administration has identified a very real problem, their preferred solution is likely to only make things worse for families struggling to find affordable facilities for seniors.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Borsuk: Study rouses (but doesn’t settle) school sector debate
Alan Borsuk at the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel takes a critical, yet fair, look at our most recent report on the economic benefit of school choice to ...
Wall Street Journal | School Choice Saves Money
A study from Wisconsin adds up some of the economic evidence.
The Wall Street Journal profiled our most recent study that looked at the $500 million ...
The Hill | Esenberg: Stein’s recount effort in Wisconsin is irresponsible and unwarranted
WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg writes in The Hill:
"While Wisconsin law may need to be tightened, this appears to be an abuse of the ...
Wisconsin Interest | Esenberg: There was a time when conservatives cared about freedom
WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg writing in the Wisconsin Interest:
"So I am not persuaded that the Trump movement is a misguided and ...
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Military-style voucher school denied vacant building
The City of Milwaukee's Board of Zoning Appeals has denied a permit for Right Step to purchase a vacant MPS school. Right Step is a military style program ...
Fox6 Milwaukee | Rick Esenberg on Judge Randa’s passing
La Crosse Tribune | Company suing to overturn Unfair Sales Act has history of violations
WILL attorneys have been hard at work this week after announcing they will be challenging Wisconsin's minimum markup law in court. The depression era law ...
Biz Times | Group challenges Wisconsin’s minimum markup law
Molly Dill, managing editor at BizTimes Milwaukee, recently wrote an article on WILL's fight against the minimum markup law, "Group challenges Wisconsin’s ...
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