Filing public records requests, navigating open meetings laws, knowing what information you’re legally entitled to — it can all be a lot to manage. On this week’s episode of Transparency Talk, Producer Jonah Chester and Tom Kamenick — President of the Wisconsin Transparency Project — get back to basics and teach you how to write […]
Social media platforms issue temporary ban for President’s accou...
After the attack at the U.S. Capitol yesterday, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram all placed the President’s social media accounts on temporary hold. As of this afternoon, President Trump once again has access to his Twitter feed. Facebook says that it will keep his accounts suspended until his term has ended. The temporary bans, according to […]
Attempted capitol coup preceded by pro-Trump rallies
Earlier today, a mob of armed, Pro-Trump terrorists attempted to seize the U.S. Capitol Building. Their intent was to prevent a joint session of congress from certifying the electoral college for President-elect Joe Biden. A number of reporters were on the ground to cover the confirmation hearings and pro-Trump protests, including Zach Schonfeld an editor […]
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, of Wisconsin, on pro-Trump riots
Earlier today, a mob of armed, Pro-Trump terrorists attempted to seize the U.S. Capitol Building. Their intent was to prevent a joint session of congress from certifying the electoral college for President-elect Joe Biden. Today’s events come after several Republicans, including several members of Wisconsin’s republican congressional delegation, said they would vote against Joe Biden’s […]
How a Wisconsin prison became the site of an 870-person COVID-19 outbr...
In September, a COVID-19 outbreak at the Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution in Plymouth infected more than 870 inmates — roughly three quarters of the facility’s overall population. For more on the outbreak’s long-lasting impact, and what the state’s Department of Corrections is doing to prevent further outbreaks, WORT Producer Jonah Chester spoke with Emily Hamer, […]
Rusten Sheskey, officer who shot Jacob Blake, to face no charges
Rusten Sheskey will face no criminal charges for firing seven shots into 29-year-old Jacob Blake in late August. Kenosha District Attorney Michael Graveley announced his decision just a few hours ago. “It is my decision now that no Kenosha law enforcement officer in this case will be charged with any criminal offense,” Graveley told reporters. […]
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