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Kohler moves forward with new golf course plans despite Court of Appeals ruling
Kohler Company is moving ahead with plans for a sixth new golf course, despite a Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision denying it a wetlands permit.
Appeals court sides with AP, others in open records case
A Wisconsin appeals court ruled Thursday that the state Assembly violated the open records law when it initially rejected, then fulfilled with redactions, documents sought by The Associated Press and three other media outlets related to sexual harassment allegations against a former legislator.
Here’s to a more transparent 2023
As ever, 2022 was a roller coaster year for open government.
Wisconsin justices weigh challenge to swap of parkland
A conservation group asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday to let it challenge the state's decision to transfer state park land to a company planning to build a golf course.
Fee recovery is key to transparency
Many states, including Wisconsin, have public records laws. But that doesn’t mean requesters always get the records they seek, or even that the laws are followed.
YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW: Abrahamson let the sunshine in
As Justice Shirley Abrahamson ends her tenure on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, after 43 years and more than 1,300 authored opinions, she leaves a rich legacy of legal scholarship, importantly including her support for government transparency.
Chance to make a difference drew Westerberg to environmental law
Christa Westerberg was interested in environmental causes, but knew she didn’t want to be a scientist.
DNR nixes social dinners in wake of open meetings complaint (UPDATE)
Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources says it will no longer host social dinners for board members the night before regular meetings.
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