News and Updates Wisconsin Supreme Court Accepts WILL Case on Governor's Vetoes The Wisconsin Supreme Court granted WILL’s original action asking the Court to review Governor Evers’ use of partial vetoes. WILL filed the original action on July 31 after Governor Tony Evers improperly and unlawfully used his partial veto powers on various provisions of the Wisconsin State Budget. WILL Complaint: Wisconsin Election Commission Violating State Law WILL filed a complaint, on behalf of three voters, with the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) because the state agency is failing to follow state law on critical procedures that maintain accurate voter rolls. Flanders Sets The Record Straight on the "Cost" of School Choice Research Director Will Flanders takes on the latest story from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that frames Wisconsin school choice programs as costly. He writes, "Let’s stop demonizing low-income families for seeking out better options for their child’s education." WILL Testifies in Favor of Constitutional Amendment to Change Veto Deputy Counsel Lucas Vebber testified in favor of the amendment, arguing it makes clear “that when the people of Wisconsin, acting through the Legislature, set a cap on spending – the governor must abide by it.” Quick Hits WILL President Rick Esenberg joined Jay Weber on 1130 WISN Thursday to discuss WILL's complaint against the Wisconsin Election Commission and the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision to take WILL's case on Governor Evers' vetoes. WILL President Rick Esenberg is quoted in the Wisconsin State Journal on the important separation of powers case that is before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. WILL's complaint against the Wisconsin Election Commission earned national attention in the Washington Post, PBS, and CNN. WILL's Collin Roth and Attorney Dan Adams discuss and debate the news of the week on WTMJ with Steve Scaffidi. Tweet of the Week Tweet It! We've Moved! As of July 22, WILL is now located at: 330 East Kilbourn Ave Suite 725 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Donate The work we do would not be possible without the generosity of our donors; we are a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization that receives no public funds. Our focus is primarily, if not exclusively, on Wisconsin – a state that has become one of the focal points of our ongoing debate about the proper role of the government within society and of the courts within government. As a non-profit and non-partisan organization, we litigate in the areas of 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 support our mission and to continue the fight for freedom. Support WILL Today Read more at www.will-law.org Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty | 330 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 725, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Unsubscribe
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