Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council
Sale of Nursing Home Shows Why Transparency is Important
County sold nursing home for less than asking price and far less than insured value, but didn't discuss why in open session.
Oct 5th, 2024 by Jeff Seering
Outside Vendors Handling Government Records Raises Issues
Companies may not follow state law while charging high rates for record requests.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Tom Kamenick
Don’t Let Government Charge For Open Records Redactions
Legislative proposal would allow police departments, others to charge more for public records.
Feb 1st, 2024 by Amanda St. Hilaire
Limit Privacy Protections for Police
Why are the names of police accused of wrongful shootings kept secret?
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
Protect the Rights of Student Journalists
17 states have passed such legislation. Wisconsin should do the same.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Larry Gallup
Decision To Reopen Court Conferences To Public Was A Good Move
For first time since 2012, public can can watch court consider administrative changes.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Christa Westerberg
Protect The Press From Bogus Lawsuits
Legal costs can put publications out of business. Other states' laws help stop this.
Oct 14th, 2023 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin Schools Must Strike Balance on Student Privacy
Some districts are reasonable, while others are "nonsensical" argues ACLU attorney.
Aug 1st, 2023 by Elisabeth Lambert
Court Ruling A Win For Transparency in Government
Madison Metropolitan School District communications director sought to block release of complaint against him.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Jonathan Anderson
End Wisconsin’s Secretive ‘Pocket Veto’
Legislators are able to secretly delay projects they don't like. Transparency is needed.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Dee J. Hall
Opee Awards Honor Open Records Champions
And chastise those who block transparency.
Mar 12th, 2023 by Bill Lueders
How to Have a More Transparent 2023
State and local governments can improve on open records. Attorney General should lead the way.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Christa Westerberg
