FeaturedFebruary 10 2026

Journalists working hard on Independence Day, thank you!

While many enjoy a day off on Wednesday, many hard working journalists will be on the job making sure stations stay on the air and that news, sports, and weather updates don’t get missed. Thank you all for your service, and have a safe and wonderful holiday!... - MORE -

Court responds to request for judges’ email addresses

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is denying a request for the court to release the direct email addresses of Wisconsin judges. The request was made by talk show host Mark Belling and was the subject of a column posted to WBA Newsroom on Monday. In a letter to Belling released... - MORE -

Column: Don’t shut down access to court records

A few weeks back, while looking into a court case in Waukesha County, I went to the court’s website seeking contact information. There were a few phone numbers but no email addresses. So I called one of the numbers and asked for the judge’s email address. The judge’s office wouldn’t... - MORE -

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Thumbnail Sketch of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law

A wallet-sized PDF summary of the Wisconsin Open Meetings and Open Records Laws has been developed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council. You will find this handy reference, which provides a quick layperson’s explanation of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings and Open Records Laws, under the “resources” section of the... - MORE -

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