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Openness champions celebrated at 9th annual Wisconsin Watchdog Awards

by Parker Schorr April 18th, 2019February 24th, 2021 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

The 2019 Wisconsin Watchdog Awards recognize outstanding efforts to protect the state’s tradition of open government, and highlight some of the threats.

Posted inNews about Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council names 2019 Openness Award winners

by Wisconsin Watch March 6th, 2019February 24th, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Your Right to Know: Are officials giving out too much information?

by Bill Lueders October 2nd, 2017July 9th, 2018
Posted inOpinion

Your Right to Know: Officials shouldn’t block social media users

by Guest Author August 31st, 2017June 10th, 2019
Posted inWisWatch Blog

Wisconsin Watchdog Awards honor veteran radio reporter, whistleblowers, journalists

by Riley Vetterkind April 14th, 2017March 30th, 2022
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Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council names ‘Opee’ winners

by Wisconsin Watch March 8th, 2017June 10th, 2019
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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: A tough year for transparency

by Bill Lueders December 29th, 2015July 9th, 2018
Posted inOpinion

Your Right to Know: Bill would make it harder to follow the money

by Larry Gallup October 27th, 2015February 13th, 2020
Posted inOpinion

Your Right to Know: Back open government? Prove it!

by Bill Lueders October 6th, 2015February 13th, 2020
Posted inWisWatch Blog

Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council names ‘Opee’ winners

by Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council March 11th, 2015March 23rd, 2015
Posted inNews about Wisconsin Watch, WisWatch Blog

Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award nominations sought from the public

by Lauren FuhrmannMarch 3rd, 2015

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