The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Wisconsin in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $290,352, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index
In a recent development, the United States District Court in Arizona has rejected Avid Telecom's attempts to dismiss and delay a bipartisan lawsuit involving 49 states. The case is against Michael D. Lansky, L.L.C., doing business as Avid Telecom, its owner Michael D. Lansky, and vice president Stacey S. Reeves.
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee in Wisconsin has voted 6-4 to instruct the state auditor to investigate the implementation and outcomes of Governor Tony Evers' 2019 order to prioritize "diversity, equity and inclusion" (DEI) within state agencies. The order also mandated equity and inclusion training for all state employees.
Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI), a leading nonpartisan political reform advocacy organization, has joined an amicus brief in a lawsuit before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The lawsuit aims to reverse a 2022 decision that banned the use of secure voter drop boxes across Wisconsin. These drop boxes were used safely and securely by voters from before the 2016 elections until 2022 to return absentee ballots on time for counting.
Corey DeAngelis, a former doctoral student who studied Milwaukee's pioneering experiment in school choice, has become a full-time advocate for the concept. His upcoming book, "The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools," chronicles the recent surge in school choice — a movement that DeAngelis believes was sparked by teachers unions' actions that incited parents. He notes that states are now not only allowing families to use state school aid as they see fit but also extending this choice to parents of all income levels.
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a federal Title VI complaint against Rutgers University (“the University”) on behalf of the Young America’s Foundation (“YAF”), which has an active chapter on the University’s campus. The complaint challenges the University’s illegal promise to prioritize the “needs” of “Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian” students over those of Israeli and Jewish students. The agreement illegally promises over $2 million in scholarships based on national origin, as well as a pledge to set aside “designated physical space” for Arab...
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death in the City of Beloit, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Sunday, April 28, 2024.
In a pushback against the Biden Administration's recently implemented Title IX alterations, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has denounced the changes, asserting they jeopardize women's rights.
U.S. Senate candidate for Wisconsin, Eric Hovde, has responded to the protest encampments set up by a University of Wisconsin Madison pro-Palestine group. He expressed his belief that taxpayers should not be supporting the loans of "students at these antisemitic protests." Hovde made these comments on April 29.
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) on behalf of two Wisconsin Wedding Barns to challenge the impacts of Wisconsin Act 73. The law, effective in 2026, is criticized for its restrictions which the plaintiffs argue are harming their businesses.
MOUNT HOREB, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is actively looking into the recent incident that took place in the Village of Mount Horeb, Wis. on May 1, 2024.According to the report, a citizen alerted authorities after observing an individual heading towards Mount Horeb Middle School carrying what seemed to be a long gun. Law enforcement officers responded to the scene and encountered the subject matching the description near the middle school. Despite commands to drop the weapon, the subject did not comply and...
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has released a new report highlighting the detrimental impact of decreasing levels of social capital on Wisconsin communities. Titled "Fraying Connections: Exploring Social Capital and Its Societal Implications," the report delves into the importance of social capital and its implications on various societal issues.Miranda Spindt, WILL Policy Associate, emphasized the significance of social capital by stating, “Loneliness and mental health issues have radically increased in American society and declining social capital is a...
As of April 2024, Wisconsin experienced a 19.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.9% increase.
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a federal Title VI complaint against Northwestern University on behalf of the Young America’s Foundation, citing the University's actions to appease anti-Israel protestors on campus. WILL Deputy Counsel, Dan Lennington, emphasized the legal implications, stating, “Our message to Northwestern University and any other university is simple: if you do this, we will take legal action."Vic Bernson, Vice President and General Counsel for YAF, expressed strong opposition to the University's actions, calling it "completely...
The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has raised concerns about the potential impact of President Biden's proposed federal budget cuts on public charter schools. A recent study by WILL revealed that public charter schools in Milwaukee outperformed traditional public schools in English Language Arts and math proficiency rates. This highlights the importance of charter schools in providing high-quality education options for at-risk students.In response to President Biden's proposal to slash funding for the Charter Schools Program in the FY 2025 budget, WILL has...
MOUNT HOREB, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an incident that occurred in the Village of Mount Horeb, Wis. on the morning of Monday, May 1, 2024.According to the DCI, the Mount Horeb School District was placed on lockdown due to a safety threat. The Mount Horeb Police Department responded to a report of an individual with a weapon outside the middle school and subsequently used deadly force to address the threat. The subject involved, who was a student from the Mount Horeb School...