Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council
Court Ruling Improves Closed Session Process For Public
Court of Appeals rules that public bodies must explain why they are going into closed session.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Tom Kamenick
When People Die, Open Records Matter
Milwaukee County medical examiner changes policy, delaying release of records.
May 3rd, 2025 by Tim Vetscher
Wisconsin’s Municipal Courts Are Not Transparent
Many failed to respond to open records requests or provided incomplete data.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Emma Shakeshaft
How Legal Costs Deny Access to Records
The costs can deter citizens from filling requests for what should be open records.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Bill Barth
Protect The Press From Frivolous Lawsuits
Wausau outlet ensnared in costly SLAPP lawsuit.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Jim Malewitz
Long Waits Undercut Open Records Law
Governments have stalled for months to provide records. Enter the Wisconsin Transparency Project.
Dec 2nd, 2024 by Bill Lueders
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
