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Don’t restrict access to open records

Open government in the news
February 1, 2013By Administrator

From the Chippewa Herald, an editorial on the proposed bill to allow records custodians to charge for the cost of reviewing and redacting records.

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February: Legislature oversteps with new rules
Records law author Adelman to receive Wisconsin Watchdog Award

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