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The Wisconsin Supreme Court will soon hear a case involving records related to the voting rights of mentally incompetent people. No matter which side wins, the public has in some ways already lost. That’s because while the case pits the public’s right to scrutinize voter eligibility against the rights of... - MORE -

From Poynter: Artificial intelligence is out there, and more people are using it than you might think — including in your newsroom — so Poynter assembled a team to create a guide to help you think through how to make sure your team is using it ethically. This toolkit... - MORE -

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the launch of the . The online resource provides local television and radio broadcasters with tips and resources to combat misinformation, drive get-out-the-vote efforts and cover local, state and federal elections. The  assets help broadcasters serve their communities in the lead-up to... - MORE -

A horrific scene played out in February in an apartment complex in Middleton, a Madison suburb. A woman and her two young children had died. The tight-knit community mourned for this family as its members asked: How could this happen?  Several days after the shootings, Middleton police released a statement... - MORE -

Reporters covering issues regarding police and corrections officials are among the honorees of this year’s Openness Awards, or Opees, bestowed by the . Others winners include: a Milwaukee-based citizens group that used public records to help push for improvements in housing; a former city council member who fought to obtain... - MORE -

Poynter is hosting a series of webinars throughout the coming year focused on different issues of importance to communities across the country. The webinars are presented live and recordings are available for later viewing. Jon Greenberg from Poynter, who is coordinating the academy, mentioned that the first sessions on covering... - MORE -