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WILL Suggests Improvements to UW Free Speech Policy
Submits public comment to better balance, safeguard First Amendment rights of all
Aug 20th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
The Future of Wisconsin Gerrymandering
An inexplicable U.S. Supreme Court decision leaves door open for GOP mischief.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Suit to Limit Evers Veto Power Criticized
A “power grab” or trying to “get the constitution right”?
Aug 1st, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
WILL Sues Evers at Wisconsin Supreme Court Over Budget Vetoes
Original action asks Supreme Court to rein in, limit partial vetoes
Jul 31st, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Republicans Deny New Gerrymander Plan
Not planning to bypass governor, Fitzgerald says, but he and Vos won’t take follow-up questions.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Non-denial Means Wisconsin Should be Worried
Speaker and Majority Leader careful not to actually deny their desire to rig 2021 map-drawing
Jul 30th, 2019 by Fair Elections Project
GOP Could Bypass Evers, Gerrymander Again
Joint Resolution bill could prevent governor veto, gain second decade of gerrymandering.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
New Hire: WILL adds former Deputy Solicitor General
Litigation team grows to meet heightened challenges
Jul 9th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
WILL Stands Up For Free Speech, Religious Liberty of Appleton School Board Member
Puts Appleton School Board on notice for potential First Amendment violations
Jul 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
The New Conservative Heavyweight
Wisconsin Institute of Law & Liberty is on the rise, pushing a right-wing agenda.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
WILL is Moving Offices!
Enters a new phase of growth with bigger office space in Milwaukee
May 6th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
WILL Sues City of Eau Claire for Using Illegal TIF to Raise Tax Revenue
City claims it needs TIF district for a building that’s already built, misuses tax dollars along the way
Apr 17th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Trump Discusses WILL Lawsuit at White House
Free speech executive order prominently features WILL
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Governor Evers Agrees With WILL on Legal Status of Wedding Barns
Evers administration pledges to interpret law as previously practiced
Mar 8th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Evers Admin. Prolongs Uncertainty for Wedding Barn Owners
Evers, Kaul provide no clarity on legality of wedding barns
Mar 7th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
1 Year Later: Religious-themed Valentines STILL Cannot Be Freely Distributed at Tech College
WILL produces new video showing Polly innocently handing out Valentines, files for summary judgment
Feb 13th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
WILL Announces New Hires, Staff Promotions
Adds staff to face new challenges
Jan 4th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Will Judge Peterson Allow Voting Restrictions?
Since lame duck law reinstates provisions he previously struck down, that seems unlikely.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
WILL Asks Supreme Court to Rule War Memorial Cross Constitutional
Amicus argues cross does not violate the Establishment Clause.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Liberals All Wrong on Early Voting Law
Actually Republicans have expanded early voting.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Rick Esenberg
Trump Administration Seeks to Cancel Misguided Obama-era School Discipline Policy
WILL work has championed rescinding the illegal, harmful policy
Dec 20th, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
State Facing Endless Lawsuits?
Suits by governor, legislature, citizens coming on lame duck laws, gerrymandering.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
How Walker Transformed Wisconsin’s Courts
One-third of all judges in state appointed by Republican governor.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Steven Walters
WILL disagrees with legal analysis, prepared to fight for economic freedom
WILL disagrees with legal analysis, prepared to fight for economic freedom
Nov 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Giampietro Nomination Deserves Full Hearing
Sen. Baldwin should reconsider her opposition to his judicial nomination.
Nov 16th, 2018 by George Mitchell
The Fight Against Gerrymandering
Advocates hope their Supreme Court case -- now being rewritten -- will succeed.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Is John McAdams a Bully?
MU professor calls it free speech. But faculty seeks new policy against cyberbullying.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Legislation Moved Quickly Under Walker
Much quicker passage, less public input, in first legislative session under Walker, analysis finds.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Teodor Teofilov
WILL Hires Lucas Vebber as Deputy Counsel
Before joining WILL, Lucas served as General Counsel and Director of Environmental and Energy Policy at Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
The Rise of Federalist Society Judges
Nationally and in Wisconsin they have become activists and super legislators.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
U.S. Supreme Court Nears Decision on Wisconsin Redistricting Case
Ruling could impact the nation’s elections and democracy for decades.
Jun 2nd, 2018 by Cathleen Draper
A State MPS Reform Proposal. Again
Scott Walker joins a list of governors and others who’ve proposed reforms.
May 21st, 2018 by Steven Walters
Supreme Court Rules Congress Can’t Require States to Prohibit Sports Betting
“This is a victory for competitive federalism,” said Rick Esenberg, President and General Counsel of WILL
May 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
How John McAdams Burned His Bridges
Marquette professor’s suspension comes after decades of his attacks on MU. Part 2 of a series.
Apr 4th, 2018 by RT Both
Wisconsin Free Market Groups: Senate Was Right to Reject Kimberly- Clark Bailout
The death of this “pay-to-stay” proposal is a victory for free market principles.
Mar 26th, 2018 by MacIver Institute
Marquette vs. John McAdams
Fired conservative professor only had to apologize. Instead he’s going to court.
Mar 22nd, 2018 by RT Both
Will U.S. Supremes Rule on State Districts?
March 28 oral arguments may signal ruling on Wisconsin’s gerrymandered districts.
Feb 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters
WILL Sues Rep. Brostoff in E-mail Dispute
Brostoff is refusing to turn over electronic records, instead insisting on printing them and charging unnecessary fees.
Feb 16th, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Wisconsin Supreme Court Takes WILL Case Challenging Wisconsin’s Law Prohibiting Cemeteries from Operating Funeral Homes
The law does nothing more than protect funeral directors from competition.
Jan 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
CJ Szafir Promoted to Executive Vice President
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty announced the promotion of CJ Szafir to Executive Vice President.
Jan 2nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
WILL Sues State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers
The lawsuit claims that Evers and DPI are refusing to follow the newly enacted REINS Act.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
WILL Files Petition for Review With The Wisconsin Supreme Court In Professor McAdams’ Case Against Marquette
WILL believes the court should hear the case now because there is no binding precedent on the question of how far academic freedom extends.
Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Wisconsin’s Largest Legal and Policy Center Continues to Grow
Adds new staff to growing policy team
Aug 28th, 2017 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
New Report Shows Impact of Current Accountability Measures in Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
Report challenges voucher program critics’ opposition that schools are “unaccountable”
Aug 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Will Court Ruling Help Rich Homeowners?
Supreme says homeowners can refuse home inspection with no penalty.
Jul 17th, 2017 by Steven Walters
A Conservative Defends UW Academic Freedom
Curtailing “whiteness” course isn’t the answer, more diversity in offerings at UW is.
Dec 27th, 2016 by Rick Esenberg
Walker’s Bizarre Choice for High Court
From a state with countless judges, he picks a crackpot lawyer named Daniel Kelly.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
John McAdams Marches On
Was conservative Marquette prof “silenced” for his opinions? The controversy rages on.
Apr 18th, 2016 by RT Both
Media Used By Right Against Kloppenburg
Journal Sentinel attacks Kloppenburg on unproven issue raised by right-wing.
Mar 28th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
How Republicans Worked to End Public Records
Planning began last September and would have ended open records for all local governments as well.
Aug 3rd, 2015 by George Stanley
Walker Action Restricts Public Records
Administration claims records of staff's preliminary analysis should be withheld. Critics argue that's illegal and makes governor less transparent than legislators.
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Christa Westerberg
How Political Money Corrupts
A columnist says goodbye with thoughts about our money-driven political system and what can be done about it.
May 20th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Walker Has Access to Unlimited Donations
By not declaring for presidency he can grab unlimited donations to his "ideas" committee and a separate, super PAC.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Will Voters End Era of “Shirley’s Court”?
Shirley Abrahamson has been chief justice for 19 years, but controversial referendum question could end her reign.
Apr 6th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Anti-Streetcar Petition Drive Fails
Streetcar opponents failed to get enough signatures in 60 days; now say they’ll relaunch drive in May.
Mar 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
City Attorney Says Streetcar Petitions Might be Moot
Legal opinion says Common Council approval of streetcar in July 2011 might make petition drive demanding a referendum irrelevant.
Jan 30th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Story Behind the Streetcar Referendum
Conservatives from outside Milwaukee hope to join forces with black city residents to oppose the streetcar.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne and Bruce Murphy
Are John Doe Subjects Still Coordinating?
Scott Walker says they did nothing wrong. Will he coordinate with "independent" groups in upcoming campaign?
Jul 3rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Republican Spat Exposes Party’s Divisions
Fight between Sensenbrenner and Ron Johnson over Obamacare is fascinating, revealing.
Jan 14th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Three Mansions of Michael White
The Rite-Hite CEO is a trustee of the River Hills village board. But he also owns homes in Milwaukee and Arizona.
Sep 29th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Why Kimberly Walker Was Fired
The county board had ample grounds for dismissing the Corporation Counsel.
Jun 28th, 2013 by Dominique Paul Noth
Don’t Mess with the Press
The state budget bill has huge consequences, but the media is most concerned about its impact on... the media.
Jun 7th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Latest Journal Sentinel Purge
Some big names could be leaving the ever-shrinking newspaper.
Sep 18th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Museum’s Wish List
"Many permanent exhibits will be upgraded."
Jun 20th, 2005 by Michael Horne
