Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council

Bill Gives Up to $999,000 Payout for Those Wrongly Convicted

Around 72 people have been exonerated in Wisconsin since 1990.

Protect Transparency, Save WisconsinEye

For 18 year it has provided free, unedited coverage of Legislature.

‘Open’ Records Often Missing Names

Black bars and redactions often leave the names of businesses and people a secret.

Data Center Secrecy Is Unacceptable

It's hiding information the public and electric customers have a right to know.

Costs Shouldn’t Be Used To Deter Records Requests

Recent evidence suggests school districts might be doing just that.

Public Officials Increasingly Won’t Talk to Media

'No comment' leaves readers, the public with no explanation for official actions.

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.