Decision To Reopen Court Conferences To Public Was A Good Move
For first time since 2012, public can can watch court consider administrative changes.
Nov 3rd, 2023
How to Have a More Transparent 2023
State and local governments can improve on open records. Attorney General should lead the way.
Jan 2nd, 2023
Attorney Fees Key to Open Records
If those filing court actions get attorney fees paid they are more likely to request open records.
Sep 13th, 2021
Release Business Names With COVID-19 Outbreaks
Let the public make informed decisions about their own safety.
Aug 4th, 2020
Pollution Records Shouldn’t Be a Secret
Bipartisan bill requires government pollution test results to be disclosed in a timely fashion.
Jan 2nd, 2020
Abrahamson Let the Sunshine In
For decades Justice Abrahamson was state Supreme Court’s foremost champion of open records.
Jul 31st, 2019
Open Records Can Protect Your Health
For Milwaukee, La Crosse and Tomah, stonewalling on health records has endangered people’s health.
Apr 2nd, 2018
Secretive Votes by Legislature Are Wrong
Voting by mailed ballots rather than in person violates open government.
Jun 2nd, 2017
Will Supreme Court Rule for Transparency?
Three cases before the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenge the public's right to know.
Aug 1st, 2016
Concerns Linger Over “Transitory” Records
State Public Records Board rescinds earlier decision restricting open records but loophole remains.
Feb 2nd, 2016
Walker Action Restricts Public Records
Administration claims records of staff's preliminary analysis should be withheld. Critics argue that's illegal and makes governor less transparent than legislators.
Jun 2nd, 2015
Cops in Shootings Should Be Promptly Named
Police Chief Flynn waited more than five months to identify officer who shot Dontre Hamilton. The public deserves better.
Nov 5th, 2014
