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WILL: Evers Veto of “Red Tape Reset” is Irresponsible

Governor Tony Evers vetoed the WILL-backed “Red Tape Reset,” a comprehensive regulatory reform package supported by a broad coalition of free-market groups and Wisconsin job creators.

WILL Exposes Race-Based Highway Construction Schemes in Four States

WILL filed a new Title VI civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), identifying four states that are flouting the Trump Administration’s directive to end DEI in highway construction.

Voters Given Opportunity to Reject Costly 400-Year Veto

WILL issued a statement applauding the Wisconsin State Senate for passing Senate Joint Resolution 116. This proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution curbs executive overreach by prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase taxes or fees. Voters will have to ratify it this November for it to take effect.

Racial Achievement Gaps in Wisconsin Explained by Poverty and Family Structure, New Report Shows

A new report from WILL examines why Wisconsin has some of the largest academic achievement gaps between Black and white students in the nation—and finds that poverty, family structure, and early literacy explain much of the disparity.

WILL Praises Department of Education for Title IX Investigation into New Richmond Schools, Encourages Further Action in Westosha and Sun Prairie

WILL has issued a statement in response to the Department of Education’s announcement of a Title IX investigation into the New Richmond School District.

Choice and Charter Schools Outperform Public Schools, New Report Shows

Students attending Wisconsin’s private choice and charter schools outperform their peers in traditional public schools in both English Language Arts (ELA) and math, even after accounting for demographic differences, according to a new Apples to Apples report released by WILL.

WILL Warns School Districts and Alerts Parents After Supreme Court Affirms Parents’ Rights in Schools

WILL has provided new legal guidance to school districts and parents following the Supreme Court’s recent order in Mirabelli v. Bonta, which addressed parental rights in the context of school policies concerning student gender identity.

Teacher’s Union Lawsuit Attempts to Bankrupt Wisconsin and End School Choice for Families in Need

WILL has released a statement in response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Wisconsin PTA, several Wisconsin school districts, multiple teachers’ unions, individual parents, educators and students, and the Wisconsin Public Education Network, alleging that the Wisconsin Legislature has failed to adequately fund public schools.

WILL Supports Teacher Bill of Rights

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) supports the Teacher Bill of Rights, AB 614 / SB 611, introduced by Representative Goeben and Senator Cabral-Guevara. The legislation clarifies and strengthens teachers’ authority to maintain order in the classroom, protects teachers from retaliation when they enforce classroom rules or respond to disruptive or violent behavior, and ensures transparency and accountability when serious behavior incidents occur at school.

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Through litigation, education, and participation in public discourse, WILL advances the public interest in the rule of law, individual liberty, constitutional government, and a robust civil society.

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Roadmap to Equality

President Donald Trump promised an unprecedented rollback of unconstitutional DEI policies across the federal government. So far, his administration has made great progress, but the fight is not over. WILL provides a roadmap to dismantle what remains of the Biden Equity Agenda and implement a new, once-in-a-generation policy of equality and fairness for all Americans

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