Listen to Black newsroom leaders talk about their experiences

RTDNA is hosting the following FREE webinar giving Black newsrooms leaders talk about their experiences in broadcast journalism. Don’t miss this! We often say that journalism “gives voice to the voiceless,” when what it really does – or can do – is remind us to listen to voices we’ve ignored. When communities are underrepresented in… Read More: Listen to Black newsroom leaders talk about their experiences »

Madison editorial director to retire in September

WISC-TV and Madison Magazine Editorial Director Neil Heinen will retire in September after 28 years or writing editorials. In an article posted to the station’s website Heinen said, “It’s been an honor and a privilege for more than three decades to represent owner Elizabeth Murphy Burns and the Murphy Burns family’s commitment to journalism, to South Central… Read More: Madison editorial director to retire in September »

Column: Let public see COVID-19 data

In a scene from the movie “A Few Good Men,” the character played by Tom Cruise spars with Jack Nicholson’s Colonel Jessup over a hazing that killed a soldier. Cruise demands, “I want the truth!,” to which Nicholson famously responds, “You can’t handle the truth!” Wisconsin citizens are getting the “You can’t handle the truth”… Read More: Column: Let public see COVID-19 data »



In Depth

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.