Tag: public records
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Wisconsin legislators still giving selves ‘bizarre’ loophole in public records law
Democrats in the minority have repeatedly tried to close it, but the Republican majority has ignored their attempts. A new bill introduced this week that would do that is likely DOA.
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Richland Center PD, Richland Co Sheriff change records policy after our story
Following The Badger Project’s reporting, the Richland Center Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Office have discontinued a minimum $25 fee for records, which experts said was illegal.
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‘Clearly illegal’: Richland Co Sheriff, city PD starting at $25 for all records requests
The law enforcement agencies’ minimum fees, experts say, contradict Wisconsin state law that states any charges for records requests must be tied to a calculation of the actual cost of producing the records.
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The Badger Project sues Wind Point PD after it refuses records requests
A veteran of that Racine County police department quit in 2023 before the completion of an investigation into his conduct. The Badger Project sued after the department denied its requests for that investigation.
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WisDOT releases records, pays legal fees after lawsuit from The Badger Project
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation twice refused to release records pertaining to a former State Patrol officer, so The Badger Project sued. Less than two weeks later, the department agreed to release them.
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The Badger Project sues DOT for records in investigation of former state trooper
A former state trooper was “terminated for cause” in 2020, but has continued to work in law enforcement. The Badger Project argues the DOT’s refusal to release documents related to the case is illegal.
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The Badger Project sues St. Croix County for records in ex-deputy investigation
A deputy resigned from the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office before it concluded an investigation into her conduct. The county denied a request for those records, citing concerns over department morale.
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Wis DOJ reversed decision to release cop names after pushback from police groups
The Badger Project is suing the Wisconsin Department of Justice for the names and work histories of all law enforcement officers in the state.
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Trust us? Wisconsin AG refuses to release list of all police in state, dismaying experts
The AG says releasing the list could jeopardize officers’ safety. Experts call that far-fetched.
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Judge sides with The Badger Project in public records lawsuit against Wausau Police Department
The police department had responded to a request by heavily redacting investigation documents into alleged misconduct of one of its officers.
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The Badger Project wins public records ‘Opee’ award from Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council
The Media Openness Award acknowledges The Badger Project’s use of – and fight for – records to investigate law enforcement.
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‘A setback for transparency’ – Wisconsin Supreme Court reverses decades of legal precedent to weaken open records law
Transparency advocates plot next moves
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City of La Crosse agrees to release records, pay legal fees; The Badger Project drops lawsuit
The La Crosse Police Department had initially rejected a records request on an ex-police officer.
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The Badger Project files lawsuit against La Crosse Police Department over public records
The Badger Project is suing the La Crosse Police Department for refusing to release public records regarding a former officer who resigned in lieu of resignation in 2019.