Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council
How Traffic Safety-Related Information Went Dark
Have municipalities gone overboard in protecting police and accident reports?
Feb 6th, 2015 by Julia Hunter
Is 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
Health Data Often Kept Secret
Public officials in Wisconsin often wrongly use federal HIPAA act to deny public information.
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Nick Penzenstadler
Cops in Shootings Should Be Promptly Named
Police Chief Flynn waited more than five months to identify officer who shot Dontre Hamilton. The public deserves better.
Nov 5th, 2014 by Christa Westerberg
Where Walker, Burke Stand on Open Records
Grilled by Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, the two offer different takes on how to assure the public's right to know.
Oct 20th, 2014 by Mark Pitsch
Why Disciplined Government Workers Should Be Named
Some state agencies resist, but Journal Sentinel editorial page editor David Haynes argues the public is better served by full disclosure.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by David Haynes
All Four Attorney General Candidates Back Open Records
They support open meetings rules for lawmakers and full access to online court records.
Aug 4th, 2014 by Dee J. Hall
