Media Coverage Of The Texas Bomber: Who Got It Right, And Who Didn’t

The Texas Observer newspaper did something unusual: its staff of reporters kept track of the media outlets that we consistently presenting verifiable facts about the hunt for the bomber and those which didn’t – including the Texas Attorney General! The fascinating article is here. Posted by Tim Morrissey

Distinguished Wisconsin News Executive To Moderate Debate

Jill Geisler, who for years managed the WITI-TV Newsroom in Milwaukee (and was one of the first of her gender to hold such a position), will moderate the GOP Primary debate in July. Details regarding this great WBA Foundation project can be found here. Posted by Tim Morrissey



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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 Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council’s website.