Democracy depends on open government
Jan. 2, 2019
Those in power rarely give it up willingly. What’s needed is a loud and unified public demanding that lawmakers’ records be kept safe and available upon request.
Those in power rarely give it up willingly. What’s needed is a loud and unified public demanding that lawmakers’ records be kept safe and available upon request.
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In at least 16 Wisconsin towns, voters in the November election decided to allow their town clerks or treasurers to be appointed by the town board instead of electing them at large.
A legislative task force tried to tackle school funding issues. Members came up with a smorgasbord of options but no firm plan.
Merle Hill, a former news editor who worked for 35 years at the La Crosse Tribune, celebrated his 100th birthday on Dec. 22.
After nearly two decades at The (Rice Lake) Chronotype, associate editor Eileen Nimm retired last week. She started in 1999 as a reporter.
GRAFTON – The village of Grafton is considering a policy that would charge for the staff time involved with fulfilling open records requests, the (Cedarburg)
BARABOO – In a 32-page decision filed Friday, a Green Lake County judge sharply criticized Sauk County officials over repeatedly denying records requests from the Baraboo
PORT WASHINGTON – In the latest twist to a bizarre courthouse saga, Ozaukee County Circuit Judge Joseph Voiland has demanded the (Port Washington) Ozaukee Press
Ed Berthiaume, who has worked for 29 years at The (Appleton) Post-Crescent, will step down from his role as news director early next year.
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