What type of Democrat can win in rural Wisconsin?
The race to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden in western Wisconsin is on, with three Democratic candidates jostling in a primary that offers voters three distinct paths forward for the general election.
Fact Briefs – bite-sized fact checks of trending claims
Does the April 2024 US foreign aid package include millions of dollars for pensions in Ukraine?
No. The $95 billion U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan prohibits funds from being allocated to pensions in Ukraine.
Did the Biden administration change Title IX to allow transgender women to play women’s sports?
No. The Biden administration’s April 19, 2024, changes to Title IX do not address participation of transgender people in sports.
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Opinion
Your Right to Know: Shine more light on open investigations
Too often, police agencies in Wisconsin are responding to requests for public information with blanket “open investigation” responses that are not adequately explained or clearly necessary.
Your Right to Know: Opees honor efforts to promote transparency
For the 18th straight year, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council is recognizing outstanding efforts to protect the state’s tradition of open government through its Openness in Government awards, or Opees.
Your Right to Know: Don’t charge records requesters for redactions
Senate Bill 789, which the Wisconsin Senate recently passed, barely more than a month after it was introduced, would allow law enforcement and corrections agencies to add another fee, for the cost of redacting audio and video.