April Barker, an attorney and Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council member.
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Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
‘Shhh! It’s a Secret…’
Legislators’ refusal to release records violates law, requires legal challenges.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Bill Lueders
Don’t Purge Expunged Criminal Records
The goal of helping ex-offenders get jobs is laudable, but too much public information will be lost.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by April Barker
Please Rescind Walker’s Open Records Award
Letter to state Freedom of Information Council cites governor’s poor record on “Openess."
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Arn Pearson, Matt Rothschild and Scot Ross
Supreme Court Rulings a Mixed Bag
Wins and losses for openness and accountability.
Aug 1st, 2017 by April Barker
Walker’s Open Records Order Helps
State agencies responding to requests faster. Except governor’s office.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by April Barker
State Tougher on Open Records Than Federal Law
Walker administration has sought federal exemption that isn’t allowed under Wisconsin law.
Sep 1st, 2016 by April Barker
The Open Records Traveling Show
Liberal and conservative advocates of open government will offer presentation on the issue in 8 cities.
Mar 2nd, 2016 by Mark Pitsch
Open the Door to Open Data
Madison's new ordinance will release huge quantities of public information. Will Milwaukee and state do likewise?
Dec 1st, 2015 by April Barker
Will 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 Barker
