Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council

Wisconsin Prisons Bar Journalists From Recording Inmate Phone Calls

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

The Names of Police Should Be Public

Many cops fired or forced get rehired as officers elsewhere, without public knowledge.

How to Solve High Costs, Long Delays for Open Records

A simple reform in state open records law could have big impact.

How to Make an Open Records Requests

It's not hard to do, and there are several organizations that will help you.

Microsoft Ends Secrecy Deals With Local Governments on Data Centers

Move follows growing backlash in Wisconsin and elsewhere over nondisclosure agreements on major projects.

Wisconsin Communities Face Scrutiny Over Data Center Secrecy

Town of Beloit is fifth Wisconsin community to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

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.