FeaturedJune 1 2026

Column: Names of police should be public

In 2024, a sheriff’s deputy working for the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Department was forced out for being lousy at his job. But even though the deputy, Cristian Morales, was flagged in the state’s negative separation database, he ended up being hired a few months later by the Menasha Police Department.  Earlier this year, Morales was… – MORE –

Competitive Wisconsin Energy content available to stations

From Alvimann on Morguefile

In an effort to keep out members and readers informed of energy trends in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is sharing Competitive Wisconsin Inc.’s content from its Leadership Briefing: Energy. The content has been edited for print publication. Energy demand is a key economic development item right now in many Wisconsin communities considering data centers —… – MORE –

Column: How to solve high record costs and long delays

The two most common complaints I hear from people seeking public records are “Why is it taking so long?” and “Why does it cost so much?” Unfortunately, it’s often difficult to mount a successful legal challenge to delays or fees because of the way the state’s laws are worded. Wisconsin’s Open Records Law imposes no… – MORE –

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    Wisconsin Open Meetings & Records Law

    Civic and legislative leaders of Wisconsin have always felt strongly about the importance of having the public aware of what their governmental bodies are doing. Wisconsin law, with very few exceptions, requires that such meetings be held publicly in places reasonably accessible to members of the public, and that such meetings be open to all… - MORE -
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    Actual Laws and Important Case References

    You can find the complete text of the state’s open records law and a listing of current and significant cases where the law was tested, and the latest opinions of the Attorney General relating to open records law, at the Wisconsin Freedom Of Information Council’s website. Home Page Open Records Law Text Relevant case references Attorney… - MORE -