The Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is partnering with UW-Madison’s Center for Journalism Ethics to host a panel discussion Nov. 7 on journalism ethics and the challenges of covering politics in highly polarized times. The event — which is free and open to the public — will be held in the Promenade Room at… Read More: Journalists host post-election discussion in Madison »
The WBA Foundation hosted two political debates in the last week to give voters more information about candidates on the ballot in two important statewide races. In Wausau, Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Leah Vukmir took questions from Holly Chilsen, WSAW-TV; Ben Meyer, WJFW-TV; Chris Conley, WSAU, Melissa Langbehn, WAOW-TV, and Jeff Thelen, WSAW-TV. In Madison,… Read More: Candidates debate questions from broadcast journalists »
Editor’s Note: This is a column from the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council. In advance of the Nov. 6 elections, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council surveyed candidates for state Assembly and Senate to gauge support for initiatives to require more openness by public officials, including the Legislature. We sent surveys to 204 candidates: 106… Read More: FOIC Survey: Dems back more openness, GOP mostly mum »
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