One great thing about Wisconsin’s open records law is that it’s not supposed to matter who wants records or why.
Your right to know: Are officials giving out too much information?
The nonprofit group I belong to is called the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council. Our mission is to protect and expand access to public records.
Your Right to Know: End lawmakers’ ability to destroy records
Not long ago, I asked Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) for records regarding a controversial bill he helped author on free-speech rights at state universities.
Your Right to Know: Public’s trust was abused over police videos
On Sunday, Aug. 14, after a night of unrest prompted by the fatal police shooting of a black man, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said his review of body camera video of the incident proved the officer had acted appropriately.
