Those who stand for nothing fall for anything. NEW | This Holiday Season, the DNR is Regulating YOUR Christmas Tree WILL called on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to reverse its recent policy change regarding the classification of Christmas trees. DNR decided to re-classify Christmas trees from “household decorations” to “yard waste,” therefore further regulating where they may be disposed. 🎄 🗯 Lucas Vebber, WILL Deputy Counsel, stated, “The bureaucrats at DNR have struck again, this time making it more difficult for Wisconsinites to celebrate Christmas. The simple truth is that state agencies like DNR cannot just change policies impacting Wisconsinites without following the long-standing, transparent rulemaking process governed by state law. These kinds of behind-closed-doors regulatory decisions certainly lack transparency, but we will not let them avoid accountability. We have requested all records related to this change, and we call on DNR to make those immediately available for the public’s review.” Learn More UPDATE | Defending the Freedom of Speech in Court The Constitution guarantees the freedom of speech—and WILL stands ready in court to protect it. WILL Deputy Counsel, Luke Berg, gave oral arguments in defense of a former MPS Teacher’s First Amendment rights last Friday. ⚖️ Learn More About the Case UPDATE | Moving Forward to Ensure Accountable Government The Assembly Committee on Government Accountability & Oversight moved forward with the Open Government Protection Act last week Tuesday! This is a BIG STEP forward for government transparency & holding public officials accountable. 🎉 Learn About this Legislation NEW | Testimony for Truancy Task Force Last Tuesday, WILL Research Director, Will Flanders, PhD, spoke at the Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy. 🚨 Chronic absenteeism has skyrocketed in the state and across the country—leaving students behind academically and hurting them socially. Parents, schools, and policymakers can come together to change this trajectory and support WI students better. Check Out Our Findings   Defend Freedom The work we do would not be possible without the generosity of YOU, our donors; we are a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization that receives no public funds. As a non-profit and non-partisan organization, we litigate in the areas of equality under the law, property rights, the freedom to earn a living, voting rights, regulation, taxation, school choice, and religious freedom. As an educational organization, we strive to advance the debate concerning law and public policy in these and other areas. 🎄 Please consider making a donation to secure the blessings of liberty and to defend freedom. 🇺🇸 Stand With Us Read more at www.will-law.org. Check out our various social media platforms!   Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty | 330 E. Kilbourn, Suite 725, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!