FeaturedSeptember 24 2026

La Crosse news director writes about watchdog reporting in smaller markets

Anne Paape

Watchdog journalism isn’t just for large markets. That’s the message from WKBT-TV News Director/Station Manager Anne Paape who wrote about watchdog journalism in La Crosse, Wisconsin for The Investigative Reporters and Editors Journal. She wrote about how small market stations can make investigative reporting part of the daily newsroom culture and how to make sure… Read More: La Crosse news director writes about watchdog reporting in smaller… »

FOIC Column: Wisconsin lawmakers embrace secrecy, fast-tracking

Dee J. Hall

This spring, I taught an investigative reporting class at the University of Wisconsin-Madison that investigated the state of Wisconsin’s democracy. We interviewed current and former lawmakers and activists on the left and right, consulted public opinion polls, talked to regular people and tapped experts who study voting, redistricting and money in politics. The conclusion: Many… Read More: FOIC Column: Wisconsin lawmakers embrace secrecy, fast-tracking »

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    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.