FeaturedMarch 24 2026

Journalist seeks help

A young broadcaster with links to Wisconsin is seeking help after losing her job at Voice of America which has left her unable to work because of her visa status. Benazir Samad is from Pakistan and this NPR story explains her situation. She had been a lead multimedia journalist at... - MORE -

Pflugshaupt leaving WMTV-TV

Anchor Amy Pflugshaupt announced Monday that she will be leaving NBC 15 (WMTV-TV) in Madison effective March 4. Pflugshaupt was at the station for six years and worked previously at WSAW-TV in Wausau, starting in 2007. “She’s worked so hard connecting with our viewers each night. I’m glad that she’ll... - MORE -

Column: Officials’ behavior is reckless and illegal

To keep each other safe, we’ve been asked to add barriers  —  distance and masks  —  to our face-to-face interaction. We also have videoconferencing to help overcome those barriers. Yet to this day, Republican leaders in the state Assembly are holding meetings without requiring attendees to wear masks or offering... - 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 -