August: ‘Quasi-public’ does not mean ‘private’

Wisconsin’s open meetings law does not mince words.”The public,” it declares, “is entitled to the fullest and most complete information regarding the affairs of government as is compatible with the conduct of governmental business.” Some Wisconsin communities, however, are seeking to avoid this clear mandate through the use of quasi-public entities funded with public dollars. […]

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June: Hotline helps media gain access

News reporters, editors and producers rely on Wisconsin’s open records and open meetings laws to obtain information. This is not always an easy task, as the laws do not address every public-access question that newsrooms encounter. For this reason, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association have teamed up to provide their members with […]

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