Wisconsin Transparency Project

Court Ruling Improves Closed Session Process For Public

Court of Appeals rules that public bodies must explain why they are going into closed session.

Summerfest Music Deal Faces Lawsuit

An exclusive concert deal with Live Nation affiliate. Must city reveal the details?

Long Waits Undercut Open Records Law

Governments have stalled for months to provide records. Enter the 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.

CRG Advocates Sues Milwaukee for Summerfest Records

Suit seeks Milwaukee World Festival's contract with concert promoter

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