FeaturedFebruary 9 2026

Column: Bill would block scrutiny of lottery winners

Dee J. Hall
When University of Wisconsin-Madison student journalist Peter Coutu investigated frequent lottery winners in Wisconsin in 2018, he uncovered a pattern: the owners and clerks of stores that sell lottery tickets seemed to have more luck than normal. In his article for Wisconsin Watch, Coutu consulted a statistical expert, who concluded... - MORE -

Handelman named to Fox 6 weekday anchor desk

Ben Handelman
Ben Handelman is permanently moving to the Monday through Friday weekday anchor desk of FOX6 News (WITI-TV).  Handelman will take over duties on the FOX6 News at 4:00, 6:00 and 9:00 with co-anchor Stephanie Grady. Handelman was serving as evening anchor on Friday and Saturday nights. He has been filling... - MORE -

Friedman to serve on Public Records Board

James Friedman
Attorney James Friedman of Godfrey & Kahn has been appointed to the Wisconsin Public Records Board. Friedman is an attorney for the WBA State Legal Hotline. He also sits on the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council and recently served on the Study Committee on the Use of Police Body Cameras... - MORE -

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    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... - MORE -