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WILL Sues Town of Hayward for Ignoring Public Meetings Law
We filed a lawsuit against a town for ignoring WI law, and refusing to notice and hold a special town meeting rightfully and legally requested by residents of the town.
Follow the $$$: WILL Investigates Rise of Bureaucracy in K-12
Is your school district spending money on bureaucracy rather than in classrooms?
WILL Pushes Transparency and Accountability in Hayward Controversy
WILL sent a letter to the Town of Hayward demanding that they follow Wisconsin law and hold a publicly noticed town meeting so residents can properly weigh in on significant spending projects. The town is ignoring a clear legal obligation and WILL is promising to take action.
WILL Hires New Attorney, Nathalie Burmeister
WILL’s growing team is essential to defend constitutional rights, advance the rule of law, promote education choice, advocate for limited government, and fundraise towards such efforts.
WILL, IRG Sue to Obtain Public Records
WILL and the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) demand that the Secretary of State, Sarah Godlewski, fulfill a records request that has been pending for almost six months relating to the unusual circumstances surrounding her appointment.
WILL Provides Testimony in Opposition to Burdensome Regulation of Wisconsin’s “Wedding Barn” Industry
We strongly encourage the committee to amend legislation, and not use the heavy hand of government to decimate the livelihoods of farmers around the state.
WILL Unveils Open Records Guide to Promote Transparent Government
New guide part of an ongoing effort provided to help citizens better understand and interact with government officials and hold them accountable.
WILL Secures Public Records Victory in Eau Claire School District, Vows to hold School Districts Accountable When Parents Are Ignored
WILL and its client have received a completed open records request from the Eau Claire Area School District, securing an important victory for open records and transparency.
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Rick Esenberg | What Was Wrong With the Doe
Rick Esenberg blogs at Shark and Shepherd: What Was Wrong With the Doe
"While Democrats are decrying the state Supreme Court decision, they ought to be ...
Rick Esenberg | Where Does the John Doe Go From Here?
Not to the United States Supreme Court.
Rick Esenberg | Why the Conservative Justices Didn’t Have to Recuse Themselves in the John Doe
Rick Esenberg | Why the Conservative Justices Didn't Have to Recuse Themselves in the John Doe
"So for a Justice to be "biased" in favor of Club for ...
WTMJ4 | Court Upholds Milwaukee Residency Requirements
WTMJ4 | Court Upholds Milwaukee Residency Requirements
By The Associated Press. CREATED Jul 21, 2015 - UPDATED: Jul 21, 2015
MADISON -- A state appeals ...
Isthmus | Supremes: Destroy Records of John Doe Probe
Isthmus | Supremes: Destroy Records of John Doe Probe
"'But Rick Esenberg, president and general counsel of the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law ...
Green Bay Press Gazette | Green Bay Sued Over Cutting Natural Plantings
Green Bay Press Gazette | Green Bay Sued Over Cutting Natural Plantings
"Kamenick said the Gerhards aren’t challenging the city’s right to set standards ...
WILL’s Doe Amicus Brief
WILL's Doe Amicus Brief
Court of Appeals Protects Property Rights of Homeowners
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