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Posted inOpinion

Your Right to Know: Public’s trust was abused over police videos

by Bill Lueders January 3rd, 2017July 9th, 2018 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

On Sunday, August 14, after a night of unrest prompted by the fatal police shooting of a black man, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said his review of body camera video of the incident proved the officer had acted appropriately. “The individual did turn toward the officer with a firearm in his hand,” Flynn stated, […]

Posted inBlogs, WisWatch Blog

After chaotic year, open records advocates cheer progress, honor attorney Robert J. Dreps as Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog

by Haley HenschelApril 22nd, 2016April 22nd, 2016
Posted inBlogs, WisWatch Blog

Veteran journalist hopes to keep government accountable

by Mara JeziorDecember 9th, 2015February 16th, 2016
Posted inNews about Wisconsin Watch, Open records

You’re invited: Sign up now for Midwest Watchdog Workshop and Wisconsin Watchdog Awards

by Wisconsin WatchMarch 27th, 2015April 2nd, 2015
Posted inNews about Wisconsin Watch, WisWatch Blog

Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award nominations sought from the public

by Lauren FuhrmannMarch 3rd, 2015
Posted inOpinion

Your Right to Know: Walker, Burke weigh in on openness

by Mark Pitsch October 1st, 2014July 9th, 2018
Posted inNews about Wisconsin Watch, WisWatch Blog

Polling expert Charles Franklin to deliver keynote at WisconsinWatch.orgdog Awards

by Wisconsin WatchApril 1st, 2014August 1st, 2016
Posted inNews about Wisconsin Watch, WisWatch Blog

Investigative reporter Umhoefer to receive Wisconsin Watchdog Award

by Wisconsin WatchMarch 19th, 2014August 1st, 2016
Posted inNews about Wisconsin Watch, WisWatch Blog

Seeking Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award nominations

by Wisconsin WatchJanuary 10th, 2014November 19th, 2014
Posted inGovernment

State agency lags on records compliance

by Bill Lueders March 11th, 2013July 29th, 2016
Posted inGovernment, Justice & Safety, Money & Politics

State weapons law conceals information

by Bill Lueders March 10th, 2013January 2nd, 2014
Posted inOpinion

Your Right to Know: City leads the way on openness

by Steve Lovejoy November 30th, 2012July 9th, 2018

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