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Dane County withholds records for man who died after police arrest

A story by Danielle Duclos in The Cap Times states Dane County officials said the 911 recording related to a Fitchburg police shooting last year was “released inadvertently” amid an open investigation by prosecutors, and moving forward, the county District Attorney’s Office may block the release of similar records.

Community asks Ashland school board for complaint clarity 

More than 230 people have asked the Ashland school board to be more transparent regarding a complaint filed against one of its members, Kelly Maday, which they said hasn’t been given due process. Community members speaking on her behalf said Maday has been denied permission to see the complaint filed against her.

National Newspaper Association

Court of International Trade blocks IEEPA tariffs

On Wednesday, May 28 2025, the Court of International Trade ruled that the tariffs imposed under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) are not legal, according to National Newspaper Association Executive Director Lynne Lance. 

National Newspaper Association

Wood reappointed to NNA Board of Directors

Patrick Wood, CEO of Multi Media Channels LLC in Green Bay, has been reappointed to the National Newspaper Association Board of Directors by NNA Chair Martha Diaz Azkenazy, publisher of the San Fernando Valley Sun.

Wisconsin State Senate passes Open Records fix

The Wisconsin State Senate last week passed three bills authored by Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) aimed at expanding transparency and efficiency in both government and public safety — including Senate Bill 194. 

Wisconsin Newspaper Association