FeaturedMarch 22 2026

Column: A fund to fight government secrecy

In 2022, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council created a designated fund to help cover legal costs associated with fighting to pry records into the public domain. Called simply the WFOIC Legal Fund, it has never had more than $4,000 in its coffers. But the Council, of which I am... - MORE -

WISN-TV marks 70 years with a TV special

WISN-TV in Milwaukee is presenting ‘WISN 12 Celebrates 70 Years,’ a television special commemorating the station’s 70th anniversary. It will be hosted by WISN 12 News anchor Diana Gutiérrez and WISN 12 Special Correspondent Joyce Garbaciak. It will air on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., which... - MORE -

Eason added to updated WISN-TV anchor team

WISN-TV in Milwaukee is announcing its new weekday evening anchor teams, effective Nov. 11. Blake Eason as the new co-anchor of ‘WISN 12 News at 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.,’ alongside current WISN 12 co-anchors Kristin Pierce and Diana Gutiérrez. “Blake is an accomplished journalist and talented storyteller with a... - 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 -