FeaturedMarch 22 2026

Four Democrats face off in 3rd Congressional primary debate on WPR

Voters in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District can get more insight on four Democratic Party candidates with a special Wisconsin Public Radio debate broadcast on July 22 at 10 a.m. Rebecca Cooke, Deb McGrath, Mark A. Neumann, and Brad Pfaff are seeking their party’s nomination in the Aug 9 primary election.... - MORE -

Learn how to track American Rescue Plan spending

Poynter is hosting a free session to help journalists track American Rescue Plan spending. Here’s more: In the recovery act from 2009, there was an $800 billion stimulus. The American Rescue Plan Act, which was signed into law one year ago, provides a total $1.9 trillion. Journalists haven’t covered federal ... - 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... - 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 ... - MORE -