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WILL Defends First Amendment Rights in SCOTUS Filing on Behalf of Family Counselors & Parents

WILL filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in Chiles v. Salazar, a case challenging a Colorado law that censors counselors’ speech related to sexual orientation and gender identity. WILL’s brief supports the Petitioner’s argument that Colorado’s law violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Defending School Choice: WILL Secures Scholarships for Students with Special Needs

Following a brief legal battle, WILL recouped over $30,000 in scholarships from the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP), one of Wisconsin’s prominent school choice programs. WILL’s most recent win for school choice is on behalf of St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Oconomowoc, Wis., a nationally accredited member of the Wisconsin School Choice Program.

WILL Announces Settlement in Lawsuit Challenging Chicago Casino’s “Minority-Only” Investment Program

WILL, representing the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), announced a settlement in the lawsuit filed against the City of Chicago, the Illinois Gaming Board, and Bally’s Chicago Casino regarding a $250 million investment opportunity only offered to “people of color” and “women.”

WILL Supports Price Transparency Act, Says Legislators Have Golden Opportunity to Deliver for Wisconsin Families

State Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) and State Representative Bob Wittke (R-Caledonia) introduced the Price Transparency for Patients Act (LRB-1381). WILL supports this legislation because it sets clear, enforceable standards for hospital price transparency – ultimately empowering as it would lay out clear requirements for hospitals to share pricing with consumers.

Amazon Retreats From “Black Only” Business Program After WILL Calls for Federal Investigation

Hours after WILL filed a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice against Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) challenging its “Black Business Accelerator” (BBA) program, the major online retailer removed dozens of references to the program, scrubbing its websites, and insisting it no longer supports the program’s goals.

Trump Administration Launches Investigation into Racially Discriminatory Policies at Green Bay School District

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is opening an investigation into the Green Bay Area Public School District (GBAPS) and specifically, King Elementary, for discriminating against a dyslexic student based on his race.

Trump Administration Ends Massive, Multi-Billion Dollar Discriminatory Program

The Trump Administration admitted today in court filings that the largest and oldest affirmative action program in U.S. history is unconstitutional.

WILL Report: Slashing Red Tape is Key to Solving Wisconsin Childcare Crisis

WILL, in partnership with the Archbridge Institute, released a new report titled, “Reforming Childcare in Wisconsin: Reducing Regulatory Burdens to Expand Access.” The report reveals Wisconsin’s ranking as the 10th most restrictive state for childcare regulations, even lagging states like California, Illinois, and Michigan.
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WISCONSIN WATCH DOG | MILWAUKEE COUNCIL SAYS PRIVATE, CHARTER SCHOOLS CAN BUY UNUSED SCHOOL PROPERTY

The Milwaukee Common Council on Friday voted 14-0 to accept the recommendation of the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development committee to accept five ...

MARQUETTE WIRE | JOHN MCADAMS OFFICIALLY REJECTS PUNISHMENT, ALUMNI GROUP CRITICIZES PRESIDENT LOVELL

Suspended Marquette University Political Science Professor John McAdams officially rejects President Michael Lovell's punishment after his role in a 2014 ...

Wausau Daily Herald | Everyone’s a watchdog under open records law

WILL Deputy Counsel and Litigation Manager Tom Kamenick was out on the road last week, part of a seminar on open government. Panelists featured ...

WISN Channel 12 / WisPolitics | Race for high court heads into home stretch

WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg appeared on Mike Gousha's UpFront to discuss the campaign for Wisconsin's Supreme Court. "Esenberg wants ...

Racine Journal Times | Flanders: More money for fewer students, great for school districts, bad for taxpayers

WILL Research Director, Dr. Will Flanders, writing in the Racine Journal Times: The Journal Times reported that the Racine Unified School District ...

National Review | Loyola: Beware Feds Bearing Gifts

WILL Senior Fellow Mario Loyola writing in National Review: "Critics of Wisconsin governor Scott Walker are mystified that the state is suing the federal ...

La Crosse Tribune | Hudson: Voucher schools deserve support

WILL's Lead Education Analyst, Lexi Hudson, writing in the La Crosse Tribune, explores how transformative it would be for K-12 education if entrepreneurs ...

Wall Street Journal | State House to White House? Not so easy

Wall Street Journal's Heather Haddon talks to WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg about the difficulties governors's face (in this case, ...
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