Your Right to Know
Walker Action Restricts Public Records
Administration claims records of staff's preliminary analysis should be withheld. Critics argue that's illegal and makes governor less transparent than legislators.
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Christa WesterbergHow Open Are Government Digital Records?
Few think government does a good job of sharing digital data.
Apr 30th, 2015 by Ernst-Ulrich FranzenWill Schimel Proposal Lead to More Open Records?
Attorney General's proposal sounds good, but the devil's in the details.
Apr 3rd, 2015 by April BarkerDon’t Let UW Hide Research Records
Walker's budget adds a blanket exemption that would allow UW to deny public record requests on controversial research, conflicts of interest or how tax dollars are spent.
Feb 18th, 2015 by Bill LuedersHow Traffic Safety-Related Information Went Dark
Have municipalities gone overboard in protecting police and accident reports?
Feb 6th, 2015 by Julia HunterIs a Public Official’s Calendar a Public Record?
It can help explain what government officials are doing, but some are fighting media requests for this.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Jason Smathers