News and Updates MPS Referendum Could Cost State Additional $200 Million Research Director Will Flanders finds that Milwaukee taxpayers won't be the only ones on the hook if a referendum passes. WATCH: WILL President Rick Esenberg Talks WEC Lawsuit on PBS Wisconsin Rick Esenberg joined Here & Now on Friday to discuss why WILL is suing the Wisconsin Election Commission after the state agency ignored state law. Quick Hits WILL Executive Vice President CJ Szafir will help moderate the primary debate Thursday in Wausau hosted by No Better Friend Corp. for candidates running in the special election the 7th Congressional District. Director of Education Policy Libby Sobic joined Vicki McKenna and Steve Scaffidi last week to discuss her piece in The Hill on the successful tenure of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. The Wisconsin Election Commission, in response to WILL's complaint, is asking for guidance from the state legislature on the intent of state law. WILL President Rick Esenberg said in response, "WEC is free to ask the Legislature to change the law. But until the law is changed, the commission must follow it." An Ozaukee County judge will hold a preliminary hearing in WILL's lawsuit against the Wisconsin Election Commission Friday at 2:00 PM. Sights and Scenes Rick Esenberg speaking in New Orleans on federalism. Research Director Will Flanders speaks to WISN 12 on the MPS referendum. The Christmas tree was up and we enjoyed welcoming so many friends and supporters to our Christmas Party. 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 [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!