WBA NewsroomReporters: What Will “Proof” Look Like, In An Era Of Doctored Videos?
Good question. Some thoughts from the people at the Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard. Posted by Tim Morrissey
June 27 2026
Why Skepticism Is A Part Of Journalism
Many reporters have heard the saying “if your mother says she loves you, get another source” – or some variation of that concept – as a cautionary tale about making sure what someone is telling you is true. Washington Post reporters demonstrated again why simply attributing a statement is often not enough. The reporters involved… Read More: Why Skepticism Is A Part Of Journalism »
Great Reference Guide To State, County, and Local Government
This site, countyoffice.org, will quickly help you find names, addresses, phone numbers, and even map information regarding state, county, and local government offices all across the nation. The link has also been added to the WBA Newsroom page which has an overview of Wisconsin state government. Posted by Tim Morrissey
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Open Meetings Law
Our state has a very powerful Open Meetings Law, which permits reporters to attend and report on all meetings of governmental bodies, boards, and commissions, and it allows reporters to record and photograph a meeting held in open session as long as you don’t interfere with the conduct of the meeting or the rights of… Read More: Open Meetings Law »