Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council

Your Right to Know: How Trump Threatens The Press
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How Trump Threatens The Press

“Alternative facts,” muzzling employees, blocking media access prevents scrutiny.

Your Right to Know: Public’s Trust Abused on Police Videos
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Public’s Trust Abused on Police Videos

Flynn, Barrett gave misleading statements on Sylville Smith video, yet it still hasn’t been released.

Your Right to Know: Release the John Doe II Documents!
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Release the John Doe II Documents!

The public has a right to know how prosecutors operated and how the courts made their decisions.

Your Right to Know: Will Supreme Court Rule for Transparency?
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Will Supreme Court Rule for Transparency?

Three cases before the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenge the public's right to know.

Your Right to Know: Some Legislators Still Crave Secrecy
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Some Legislators Still Crave Secrecy

Some routinely destroy correspondence and other materials, making government less open.

Your Right to Know: Walker Calls for More Open Records
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Walker Calls for More Open Records

Governor went beyond state statutes in directive to state agencies calling for open records.

Your Right to Know: The Open Records Traveling Show
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The Open Records Traveling Show

Liberal and conservative advocates of open government will offer presentation on the issue in 8 cities.

Your Right to Know: Concerns Linger Over “Transitory” Records
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Concerns Linger Over “Transitory” Records

State Public Records Board rescinds earlier decision restricting open records but loophole remains.

Your Right to Know: A Tough Year for Transparency
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A Tough Year for Transparency

State leaders have worked to restrict open records and succeeded in several ways.

Your Right to Know: Open the Door to Open Data
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Open the Door to Open Data

Madison's new ordinance will release huge quantities of public information. Will Milwaukee and state do likewise?

Your Right to Know: Follow The Money
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Follow The Money

Campaign finance bill will make it much tougher to identify what special interests are supporting politicians.

Your Right to Know: Back Open Government? Prove It!
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Back Open Government? Prove It!

Assembly voted 96-1 for resolution backing open government, but legislators continue to look for ways to limit it.