By Matt Rothschild, Wisconsin FoI Council
During the hectic legislative session in February, one thing got lost: the public’s ability to participate fully in the process.
That’s because the public wasn’t given adequate notice of some public hearings.
Clerks and committee chairs too often ignored the spirit of the state’s open meetings law, which is to make sure the public is informed — and has an opportunity to participate in — public hearings.
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