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Don’t Block Anonymous Requests
Some governments refuse anonymous requests for open records. That’s illegal. And anti-democratic.
Dec 3rd, 2019 by Larry GallupRobin Vos Stonewalls on Public Records
John Q. Public can’t get anything from Assembly Speaker
Dec 1st, 2019 by Bill LuedersEvers Should Get Religion on Open Records
Recent statements and foot dragging by governor’s staff raise questions about transparency.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Bill LuedersBill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Natalie YahrHere Are Your Open Government Rights
How you can make sure government meetings and records remain open to the people.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Tom Kamenick‘Shhh! It’s a Secret…’
Legislators’ refusal to release records violates law, requires legal challenges.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Bill LuedersEvers Can Do Better On Openness
Evers Administration excludes right-wing news service from receiving media notifications and shutdown a website to track open records requests.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Bill LuedersLame Duck Laws Hurting the State
Tying hands of Attorney General stalls 15 lawsuits, could cost taxpayers millions.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyLame Duck Laws Opposed Overwhelmingly
Records show Legislature fielded nearly 48,000 contacts from people and 98% opposed lame duck laws.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Erik GunnLegislators Use Fees to Keep Records Secret
Charging citizens making open records requests means less scrutiny of government.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jonathan AndersonState Agencies Give Zero Days for Comment
Evers Administration uses lame duck law to make policy changes with no chance for public comments.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Bill LuedersAbrahamson Let the Sunshine In
For decades Justice Abrahamson was state Supreme Court’s foremost champion of open records.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Christa Westerberg