Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council

How Legal Costs Deny Access to Records

The costs can deter citizens from filling requests for what should be open records.

Protect The Press From Frivolous Lawsuits

Wausau outlet ensnared in costly SLAPP lawsuit.

Long Waits Undercut Open Records Law

Governments have stalled for months to provide records. Enter the Wisconsin Transparency Project.

Sale of Nursing Home Shows Why Transparency is Important

County sold nursing home for less than asking price and far less than insured value, but didn't discuss why in open session.

Outside Vendors Handling Government Records Raises Issues

Companies may not follow state law while charging high rates for record requests.

Meeting Notice Concerns Mount For SDC Following Layoffs

Organization say its volunteer board has complied, experts say they haven’t.

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.