WILL:

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report called “Shining a Light: Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Wisconsin’s Public Records Process.” The report highlights several actionable reforms that would enhance government transparency and make it easier for citizens to hold their government accountable. 

The Quote: WILL Policy Director, Kyle Koenen, stated, “Too often, citizens have to hire a lawyer just to hear back from their own government and that’s wrong. We believe holding government accountable starts with access to transparent information and records. These proposed reforms will bring greater access to open records and make it easier for members of the public to learn about what their government is doing on any given day.” 

The Report:  Our report outlines several key reforms for the legislature to implement that would improve Wisconsin’s public records process and enhance government transparency. We lay out the following policies: