FeaturedSeptember 26 2026

SPJ to host speed networking event in Madison

The Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is hosting its second “Speed Networking” event for journalism students from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8. The event, sponsored by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, will be in 2195 Vilas Hall at UW-Madison (821 University Ave.) and will include one-on-one sessions with editors, newsroom leaders,… Read More: SPJ to host speed networking event in Madison »

Election Day is finally here

From joshuamiranda on Morguefile

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 »

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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 Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council’s website.