Public Records

Whose Idea?

A review by the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism shows similarities between recent records request denials from the governor’s office and the state Department of Administration and changes inserted in the budget Thursday by Republican leaders — similarities that raise questions about whether Walker himself was involved in the budget proposal.

Critics from the left and right agree the measure would keep vast categories of state and local government documents secret.

Via Dee Hall: Walker Vows to Change Proposal Gutting Open Records @ Urban Milwaukee.