Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council

Kaul Says DOJ Needs More Staff To Speed Public Records Responses

Attorney general cites budget cuts and renewed funding request; rival Eric Toney skips transparency survey.

Where Candidates for Governor Stand on Open Government

Who will do more to protect the people's right to know?

Let the Public Copy Court Records

A county clerk bars citizens from taking cell phone photos of public records. Why?

State Campaign Finance Site a Big Improvement

WI Ethics Commission spent $285,000 to build new system. It makes campaigns far more transparent.

Any Person Can Request Open Records

It's not just for lawyers or journalists. And requesting records isn't that hard to do.

Wisconsin Prisons Bar Journalists From Recording Inmate Phone Calls

DOC cites victims’ rights and security, while open-government advocates see a blow to transparency.

Wauwatosa School Board Member Settles Meetings Case

Six-figure settlement covers meetings and First Amendment retaliation claims

Three Wisconsin Transparency Project Clients Win Prestigious “OPEE” Awards

Newspaper and two individuals recognized for contributions to openness in government

Campaign Launched to Retain Jon Richards as Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

Richards was appointed to Branch 30 by Governor Evers last month

Gov. Evers Appoints Jon Richards and Reyna Morales to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Jessica Arp, assistant news director and reporter for WISC-TV, named 2019 Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog

The award recognizes an individual’s extraordinary contributions to open government or investigative journalism in Wisconsin.

MacIver Celebrates Sunshine Week, Calls On Gov. Evers To Carry On Tradition Set By Walker

A tradition of openness was established by Gov. Scott Walker, who in 2016 signed Executive Order #189.