April Barker, an attorney and Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council member.

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The Cannabis Question: Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
The Cannabis Question

Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders

Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.

Op Ed: ‘Shhh! It’s a Secret…’
Op Ed

‘Shhh! It’s a Secret…’

Legislators’ refusal to release records violates law, requires legal challenges.

Your Right to Know: Don’t Purge Expunged Criminal Records
Your Right to Know

Don’t Purge Expunged Criminal Records

The goal of helping ex-offenders get jobs is laudable, but too much public information will be lost.

Op Ed: Please Rescind Walker’s Open Records Award
Op Ed

Please Rescind Walker’s Open Records Award

Letter to state Freedom of Information Council cites governor’s poor record on “Openess."

Your Right to Know: Supreme Court Rulings a Mixed Bag
Your Right to Know

Supreme Court Rulings a Mixed Bag

Wins and losses for openness and accountability.

Your Right to Know: Walker’s Open Records Order Helps
Your Right to Know

Walker’s Open Records Order Helps

State agencies responding to requests faster. Except governor’s office.

Your Right To Know: State Tougher on Open Records Than Federal Law
Your Right To Know

State Tougher on Open Records Than Federal Law

Walker administration has sought federal exemption that isn’t allowed under Wisconsin law.

Your Right to Know: The Open Records Traveling Show
Your Right to Know

The Open Records Traveling Show

Liberal and conservative advocates of open government will offer presentation on the issue in 8 cities.

Your Right to Know: Open the Door to Open Data
Your Right to Know

Open the Door to Open Data

Madison's new ordinance will release huge quantities of public information. Will Milwaukee and state do likewise?

Your Right to Know: Will Schimel Proposal Lead to More Open Records?
Your Right to Know

Will Schimel Proposal Lead to More Open Records?

Attorney General's proposal sounds good, but the devil's in the details.