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WILL Highlights Mental Health Awareness in May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is more important than ever to ensure that people have access to the resources and support they need. A recent report by WILL highlights how social capital, the network and relationships people have, has been declining for decades and made worse by the pandemic.
Cutting Off Your Foot to Spite the Children
Despite the narrow approval of a massive $252 million referendum just last month, Milwaukee Public Schools recently announced that substantial cuts to their budget will be required. But while MPS continues to demonstrate a lack of financial management with taxpayer dollars, other decisions the board is considering that are designed to placate teachers unions are actually harming their bottom line.
WILL Files Second Federal Discrimination Complaint Against Prominent University During Nationwide Pro-Hamas Protests
WILL has filed a federal Title VI complaint against Rutgers University (“the University”) on behalf of the Young America’s Foundation (“YAF”), which has an active chapter on the University’s campus. The complaint challenges the University’s illegal promise to prioritize the “needs” of “Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian” students over those of Israeli and Jewish students.
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
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The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Fischer: Senate doesn’t have to confirm
WILL Senior Counsel Mike Fischer writing in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel:
"But the Constitution tells us only what has to happen — or not happen. It ...
NYSE Post | Obama: Senate should follow Constitution, allow vote on Supreme Court nominee
WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg weighs in on the debate over political tactics over appointing Justice Scalia's replacement.
""There's ...
RightWisconsin | Esenberg: Justice Scalia, RIP
WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg joined WTMJ's Charlie Sykes earlier this week to discuss the sudden and tragic passing of Supreme Court ...
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Fischer: Senate doesn’t have to confirm
WILL Senior Counsel Mike Fischer writes in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel:
"Justice Antonin Scalia hardly would be surprised by the fact that his tragic ...
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Esenberg: In replacing Justice Scalia, Senate has duty of ‘advise and consent’
WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg writing in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel about the Senate's proper role in the selection of Justice ...
National Review | Loyola: The 18th Brumaire of Donald Trump
WILL Senior Fellow Mario Loyola writing on National Review Online about Donald Trump's proclivities toward executive action and suspension of the duly ...
National Review | Behind America’s Crisis of Confidence: Government of, by, and for Special Interests
WILL Senior Fellow Mario Loyola writing in National Review:
To understand why the GOP working-class voter has lost faith in the GOP elites, one must ...
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Penfield pitches Montessori program for vacant MPS building
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel continues their coverage of the Milwaukee Public Schools vacant and underused schools issue. In a bid to "expand", MPS asks ...
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