The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) responded to a new ruling striking down key components of Act 10, collective bargaining reform legislation signed into law by then Governor Scott Walker in 2011.  The Quote: Rick Esenberg, WILL President and General Counsel, stated, “Act 10 was upheld in multiple

MADISON – A Dane County judge restored collective bargaining rights on Monday for public employees in Wisconsin by overturning portions of 2011 Act 10 – a law that reformed public sector collective bargaining laws. Since its enactment, Act 10 has saved taxpayers billions of dollars and provided state and local governments

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced today the public release of the financial assessment of the Universities of Wisconsin Administration (UWSA). It is the final review performed by a third-party reviewer. “These reviews have helped us refine steps to eliminate structural deficits at a number of our universities

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Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released this statement following the decision of a Dane County judge to invalidate Act 10: “This lawsuit came more than a decade after Act 10 became law and after many courts rejected the same meritless legal challenges. Act 10 has saved Wisconsin taxpayers more than $16

Aims To Conserve Brook Trout Populations MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the implementation of the Brook Trout Reserves program, a new initiative to protect Wisconsin’s native brook trout populations from changing environmental conditions. Cold water streams provide the ideal habitat for native brook trout.

Waukesha, WI – Last week the Waukesha County Board unanimously passed a resolution asking the state to examine the lack of funding Waukesha County receives to pay for mandated services. Despite being home to a significant portion of the state’s population, Waukesha County ranks second-to-last in per capita state funding

Latest collaboration helps streamline Medicaid enrollment for new clinicians  Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) today announced a collaboration to streamline data sharing and help more medical professionals get to work more quickly. Wisconsin’s safety agency has worked to create an interface that shares information gathered

Madison, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R – Ledgeview) issued the following statement on the passing of Justice David Prosser Jr. “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Justice Prosser. The State of Wisconsin has lost a great legal mind and a dedicated public servant. My thoughts and

Funds of Focus offer matching gifts challenge to support students, athletes, learning environments, more To continue the tradition of National Day of Giving on Tuesday, Dec. 3, UW-Stout will host its sixth annual Giving Day event, Stout Gives Back, a 24-hour campaign to support departments and programs across campus. The event

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a broad incidental take permit/authorization for the incidental taking of rare cave bats, which may occur as a result of wind turbines throughout Wisconsin as well as adjusting the cave bat maternity roost period. Incidental take refers to

Madison, Wis. – The Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management, Virginia Hart Award Committee, and the Wisconsin State Council on Affirmative Action are pleased to announce the winners of the Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award and the State Council on Affirmative Action Diversity Awards. The awards will be presented on December 6 at

Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the passing of former Supreme Court Justice David Prosser: “I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of Justice David Prosser. Dave had a distinguished career serving as Speaker in the Wisconsin State Assembly and as a Justice

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced the pardon of his son, Hunter Biden: “President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter is a striking confirmation that he is one of the most crooked presidents in United States history. Hunter is guilty of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Oregon is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing watermains on North Oak Street and upgrading Well #3 in the village

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) commemorates the life and legacy of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser who passed away over the weekend.   “For decades, Justice David Prosser’s career was defined by an unwavering commitment to the Constitution, the rule of law, and liberty for all.

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Jeremiah Coey admittedly was a challenging student who dropped out of high school after being told by teachers and family that college was not a viable option for him. “Everyone knew I was smart and told me I had all this potential, but all I was doing was wasting it,”