Wisconsin Transparency Project

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.

Wisconsin Among Minority of States Shielding Police Data

Suit seeks release of data on officers who face misconduct allegations that get rehired.

Limit Privacy Protections for Police

Why are the names of police accused of wrongful shootings kept secret?

Evers Conducted State Business Using Phony Email

Governor's email used name of famed pitcher Warren Spahn.

Kaul Won’t Release List of All Law Enforcement Officers in State

Media seeks to track officers let go for misconduct who got rehired elsewhere.

Wauwatosa School Board Member Settles Meetings Case

Six-figure settlement covers meetings and First Amendment retaliation claims

Wisconsin Examiner Sues Wauwatosa PD for Records

Challenges department's lengthy delays and high fees

Judge Rules Marinette Common Council Violated Open Meetings Law

Court of Appeals Requires School District to Produce Email Distribution Lists

Government can't spread ideological message and deny the public access to the same audience

Court Orders Mequon-Thiensville to Turn Over More Email Lists

Government distribution lists are public records

Three Wisconsin Transparency Project Clients Win Prestigious “OPEE” Awards

Newspaper and two individuals recognized for contributions to openness in government