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Will Supreme Court Rule for Transparency?
Three cases before the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenge the public's right to know.
Aug 1st, 2016 by Christa WesterbergSome Legislators Still Crave Secrecy
Some routinely destroy correspondence and other materials, making government less open.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Bill LuedersCourt Restores Public Access to Accident Reports
Police were heavily redacting reports, based on faulty interpretation of law, court rules.
Jun 1st, 2016 by Dustin B. BrownState Should Protect Student Journalists
Eight states have passed laws limiting censorship of student publications. Why not Wisconsin?
May 6th, 2016 by Matthew SmithThe Mystery of Abele’s Domes Committee
Who’s serving on his advisory committee? So far, he won’t say.
Apr 14th, 2016 by Virginia SmallWalker Calls for More Open Records
Governor went beyond state statutes in directive to state agencies calling for open records.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Steve LovejoyThe Open Records Traveling Show
Liberal and conservative advocates of open government will offer presentation on the issue in 8 cities.
Mar 2nd, 2016 by Mark PitschConcerns Linger Over “Transitory” Records
State Public Records Board rescinds earlier decision restricting open records but loophole remains.
Feb 2nd, 2016 by Christa WesterbergWalker’s Secretive Governing Style
Since he was County Executive, Walker has devised ever more ways to operate in secret.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyA Tough Year for Transparency
State leaders have worked to restrict open records and succeeded in several ways.
Dec 29th, 2015 by Bill LuedersWalker Aides Ordered To Avoid State Phones, Email?
Two cabinet members say Huebsch instructed them to use private channels for state business.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Dee J. HallWalker’s Assault on Open Records
Walker and Republicans are methodically working to end any scrutiny of their actions.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy