The Society of Professional Journalists released this announcement connected to Sunshine Week: As a part of Sunshine Week, the Society of Professional Journalists is publishing a “Reporter’s Guide to Algorithms,” which highlights examples of reporting on artificial intelligence and tips for how journalists can find similar stories on their beats. The guide was created by the SPJ Freedom of Information Committee.… Read More: SPJ presents reporter’s algorithm guide, panel discussion »

The Wisconsin Department of Justice under Attorney General Josh Kaul released a new advisory to public bodies regarding public meetings in the age of COVID-19 during Sunshine Week. To ensure that in-person meetings during the pandemic are reasonably accessible to the public, governmental bodies should keep the public health situation, guidance of public health professionals,… Read More: AG Kaul calls for public bodies to remain accessible during… »

It’s Sunshine Week and some Wisconsin journalists are making the case for more openness in government. Here are some examples: Matt DeFour’s wrote a Your Right to Know column on redistricting Wisconsin State Journal editorial, “Shine more light on Wisconsin’s schools and cities” Wisconsin State Journal national op-ed: “Open government is key to honest government”… Read More: Newsrooms speak out about Sunshine Week »