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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 inOpinion

Your Right to Know: Release Wisconsin John Doe II case records now

by Guest Author December 5th, 2016June 10th, 2019
Posted inOpinion

Your Right to Know: Some lawmakers still crave secrecy

by Bill Lueders June 29th, 2016July 9th, 2018
Posted inOpinion

Your Right to Know: Ruling restores access to accident report data

by Dustin B. Brown June 7th, 2016October 4th, 2019
Posted inOpinion

Your Right to Know: State should support student expression

by Matthew Smith May 2nd, 2016October 4th, 2019
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 inOpinion

Your Right to Know: Walker’s records directive is good news

by Steve Lovejoy March 29th, 2016October 4th, 2019
Posted inOpinion

Your Right to Know: Records advocates plan traveling show

by Mark Pitsch March 1st, 2016July 9th, 2018
Posted inWisWatch Blog

Wisconsin open government advocates hit the road to boost public’s understanding and use of open records laws

by Wisconsin WatchFebruary 23rd, 2016
Posted inOpinion

Your Right to Know: Concerns linger over ‘transitory’ records

by Christa Westerberg February 1st, 2016July 9th, 2018
Posted inGovernment, Open records, Scott Walker's Wisconsin

Former cabinet members: Top Scott Walker aide ordered them to avoid state email, phones

by Dee J. Hall / Wisconsin Watch December 17th, 2015August 20th, 2018
Posted inBlogs, WisWatch Blog

Veteran journalist hopes to keep government accountable

by Mara JeziorDecember 9th, 2015February 16th, 2016

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