Election Day is finally here

Election Day is finally here. Wisconsin broadcast newsrooms are ready to break whatever news happens today. Thank you to all the broadcasters who’ve worked hard covering the lead up to the election and your efforts to keep voters informed. We wish you luck with your election coverage tonight and hope you get a spice of… Read More: Election Day is finally here »

Column: Racine case shows folly of official secrecy

Secrecy in government, compounded by court-ordered secrecy, gives rise to speculation and rumor. That never serves the public interest. A case involving Racine City Attorney Scott Letteney and Racine Alderperson Sandy Weidner illustrates that very well. Last August, the city attorney sought an ethics violation sanction against the alderperson for sharing allegedly confidential communications from… Read More: Column: Racine case shows folly of official secrecy »

Thank you Tim!

WBA Newsroom readers might realize it, or they might not, but much of what this site is today is due to Tim Morrissey. His contributions to the site are explained this the most recent column from WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind. We encourage you to read it. “As Tim is moving on to a… Read More: Thank you Tim! »



In Depth

Open Meetings Law

Our state has a very powerful Open Meetings Law, which permits reporters to attend and report on all meetings of governmental bodies, boards, and commissions, and it allows reporters to record and photograph a meeting held in open session as long as you don’t interfere with the conduct of the meeting or the rights of… Read More: Open Meetings Law »