The secretary of state, who delayed publication of the law until March 25 because of his own concerns regarding the legal wrangling over the measure, as well as his desire to help local officials resolve questions and confusion regarding the sweeping measure, said in a statement that "Based on the Temporary Restraining Order entered on March 18, 2011, I have ordered 2011 Wisconsin Act 10 not be published until further notice. This means that the Act will not become law until the present legal issues surrounding the Act are resolved."

La Follette, the state's longest-serving state constitutional officer, adds that: "The circuit court that entered the Temporary Restraining Order has scheduled a March 29, 2011 hearing to determine whether the Wisconsin open meetings law was violated. I intend to fulfill the public trust in my office by abiding by the Temporary Restraining Order, by respecting the court's decision and by allowing the judicial process to reach a conclusion regarding 2011 Wisconsin Act 10."