Arn Pearson: Lawsuit put end to abusive practice

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Wisconsin’s open records law applies to all records requests, big or small. But under former Attorney General Brad Schimel, the Wisconsin Department of Justice implemented a restrictive policy that limited access based on the number of potentially responsive emails. After being sued by the Center for Media and Democracy (CMD), the Justice Department rescinded its policy and turned over hundreds of records concerning the Affordable Care Act. The case began last summer, when CMD asked for all records and communications regarding

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WED News Summary: Judge dismisses Wisconsin gerrymandering case; report shows budget leaves little in general fund reserves

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – Environment – Health care – Illinois – Iowa – Law and order – Military – Regulation – Small business – Technology – Tourism – Editorials – Columns TOP STORIES [3-0] Judges throw out gerrymandering case, will decide wh… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me    

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LRB: Wisconsin guvs have issued an average of 137 partial vetoes to budget bills

Wisconsin governors have issued on average 137 partial vetoes to the budget bills that have reached their desk over the last 30 years, according to statistics from the Legislative Reference Bureau. That jumps to 242 partial vetoes during bienniums in which one party controlled the Legislature while the other controlled the governor’s office. Dem Gov. Jim Doyle’s use of his partial veto authority o… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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WED AM Update: LRB: Wisconsin guvs have issued an average of 137 partial vetoes to budget bills

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin governors have issued on average 137 partial vetoes to the budget bills that have reached their desk over the last 30 years, according to statistics from the Legislative Reference Bureau. That jumps to 242 partial vetoes during bienniums in which one party controlled… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Arn Pearson: Lawsuit put end to abusive practice

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Wisconsin’s open records law applies to all records requests, big or small. But under former Attorney General Brad Schimel, the Wisconsin Department of Justice implemented a restrictive policy that limited access

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