Your Right to Know
State Should Protect Student Journalists
Eight states have passed laws limiting censorship of student publications. Why not Wisconsin?
May 6th, 2016 by Matthew Smith
Walker Calls for More Open Records
Governor went beyond state statutes in directive to state agencies calling for open records.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Steve Lovejoy
The 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 Pitsch
Concerns Linger Over “Transitory” Records
State Public Records Board rescinds earlier decision restricting open records but loophole remains.
Feb 2nd, 2016 by Christa Westerberg
A Tough Year for Transparency
State leaders have worked to restrict open records and succeeded in several ways.
Dec 29th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Open the Door to Open Data
Madison's new ordinance will release huge quantities of public information. Will Milwaukee and state do likewise?
Dec 1st, 2015 by April Barker
Follow The Money
Campaign finance bill will make it much tougher to identify what special interests are supporting politicians.
Oct 26th, 2015 by Larry Gallup
Back Open Government? Prove It!
Assembly voted 96-1 for resolution backing open government, but legislators continue to look for ways to limit it.
Oct 1st, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Court Creates Loophole in Open Records Law
State Supreme Court ruling may allow governments to evade or delay obeying law.
Sep 1st, 2015 by Steve Lovejoy
How Republicans Worked to End Public Records
Planning began last September and would have ended open records for all local governments as well.
Aug 3rd, 2015 by George Stanley
Legislators’ Shocking Attack on Open Government
Budget provision with no author will decimate open records rules for legislature. It will pass unless there is an outcry from legislators.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Bill Lueders
UW Shouldn’t Hide Finalist Names
Provision slipped into budget allows universities to hide names of top candidates for key positions. No other state agencies enjoy this exemption.
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Bill Lueders
