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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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RightWisconsin | The State of Conservatism – Esenberg Edition
WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg explores the state of conservatism in Wisconsin over at RightWisconsin.
"Politics is an uncomfortable ...
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Wisconsin citizens win a round against secrecy
This morning the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel cites WILL Deputy Counsel and Litigation Manager Tom Kamenick in condemning proposed changes by the Public ...
The Wisconsin State Journal | Analysis: Last 6 state Supreme Court races attracted $13.2M in issue ad spending
WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg proffers an opinion on the potential for profligate spending in SCOWI elections.
"Esenberg said Supreme ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Public Outpouring: Emails, letters urge board reversal on records access
WILL Deputy Counsel and Litigation Manager Tom Kamenick quoted extensively in the Journal-Sentinel:
And a conservative group called the change an ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Szafir: MPS Must Embrace New Ideas
WILL Vice President for Policy and Deputy Counsel CJ Szafir writing in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel:
The law was passed because, as Darling put it, ...
CBS 58 | Department of Justice Drops Investigation into Milwaukee School Choice Program
CBS 58 in Milwaukee covered the USDOJ investigation that uncovered absolutely no wrongdoing by schools participating in Milwaukee's Parental School Choice ...
RightWisconsin | 5 Wisconsin Democrats Who Cheered on the DOJ Investigation of the Milwaukee School Choice Program
Collin Roth at RightWisconsin exposes the school choice political football that five Wisconsin Democrats like to kick around:
"In 2014, Pocan said ...
Wisconsin Public Radio | Week in Review
WILL President and General Counsel joined former Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager and Joy Cardin to discuss the Week in Review.
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