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The Badger Project asks judge to award lawyer fees after St. Croix County refuses
After initially denying requests, St. Croix County released records regarding a former deputy after The Badger Project sued. But the county has refused to pay the journalism organization's attorney fees.
After initially denying requests, St. Croix County released records regarding a former deputy after The Badger Project sued. But the county has refused to pay the journalism organization's attorney fees.
The Badger Project asks judge to award lawyer fees after St. Croix County refuses
After initially denying requests, St. Croix County released records regarding a former deputy after The Badger Project sued. But the county has refused to pay the journalism organization's attorney fees.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Badger Project asks judge to award lawyer fees after St. Croix County refuses
After initially denying requests, St. Croix County released records regarding a former deputy after The Badger Project sued. But the county has refused to pay the journalism organization's attorney fees.
After initially denying requests, St. Croix County released records regarding a former deputy after The Badger Project sued. But the county has refused to pay the journalism organization's attorney fees.
The department’s night-shift sergeant was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
#WausharaCounty #WausharaCountySheriff #Wisconsin
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Waushara Co Sheriff's deputy demotes self after inquiry into job performance
Scott Schaut, who had been the department's night-shift sergeant, was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The department’s night-shift sergeant was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
#WausharaCounty #WausharaCountySheriff #Wisconsin
#WausharaCounty #WausharaCountySheriff #Wisconsin
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November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Waushara Co Sheriff’s deputy self-demotes after inquiry into job performance
Scott Schaut, who had been the department's night-shift sergeant, was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
Scott Schaut, who had been the department's night-shift sergeant, was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
Waushara Co Sheriff’s deputy self-demotes after inquiry into job performance
Scott Schaut, who had been the department's night-shift sergeant, was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
thebadgerproject.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Waushara Co Sheriff’s deputy self-demotes after inquiry into job performance
Scott Schaut, who had been the department's night-shift sergeant, was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
Scott Schaut, who had been the department's night-shift sergeant, was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
We won another lawsuit and will keep fighting to ensure public records in #Wisconsin are available to the public.
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords
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The Badger Project settles lawsuit after Racine Co PD releases records, pays $1500
The Badger Project sued the Wind Point Police Department after it denied records requests related to an officer who resigned in 2023. The village agreed to produce what they had and pay attorney's fee...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We won another lawsuit and will keep fighting to ensure public records in #Wisconsin are available to the public.
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords
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November 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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The Wausau Pilot & Review ran one of our recent stories.
Wisconsin joins 35 other states to ban phones in classrooms starting next year - Wausau Pilot & Review
By Gus Pirlot, THE BADGER PROJECT Governor Tony Evers signed a bill late last month requiring public schools to ban cell phones in the classroom.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Wausau Pilot & Review ran one of our recent stories.
We won another records lawsuit and will keep fighting for public records to remain public in #Wisconsin.
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords #FOIA
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords #FOIA
The Badger Project settles lawsuit after Racine Co PD releases records, pays $1500
The Badger Project sued the Wind Point Police Department after it denied records requests related to an officer who resigned in 2023. The village agreed to produce what they had and pay attorney's fee...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
We won another records lawsuit and will keep fighting for public records to remain public in #Wisconsin.
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords #FOIA
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords #FOIA
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November 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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The La Crosse Tribune ran one of our recent stories.
Richland Center police, Richland County sheriff discontinue automatic fee for records
Wisconsin law says fees imposed for records requests may not exceed "the actual, necessary and direct cost of reproduction and transcription of record."
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November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The La Crosse Tribune ran one of our recent stories.
The Milton Courier ran one of our recent stories.
‘Huge step forward.' Evers signs EMS workforce, funding bill
Gov. Tony Evers just made proposed legislation designed to help local EMS — and therefore, the public — the law of the land. The move comes as EMS agencies across
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November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Milton Courier ran one of our recent stories.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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The Lake Geneva Regional News and Resorter ran one of our recent stories.
Richland Center police, Richland County sheriff discontinue automatic fee for records
Wisconsin law says fees imposed for records requests may not exceed "the actual, necessary and direct cost of reproduction and transcription of record."
lakegenevanews.net
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Lake Geneva Regional News and Resorter ran one of our recent stories.
The Tribune Enterprise newspaper covering Waunakee and Lodi ran one of our recent stories.
The Badger Project: ‘Huge step forward’ – Wisconsin gov signs bills bolstering EMS workforce, funding
Gov. Tony Evers just made proposed legislation designed to help local EMS — and therefore, the public — the law of the land. The move comes as EMS agencies across
www.hngnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The Tribune Enterprise newspaper covering Waunakee and Lodi ran one of our recent stories.
The Journal Times in Racine ran one of our recent stories.
Richland Center police, Richland County sheriff discontinue automatic fee for records
Wisconsin law says fees imposed for records requests may not exceed "the actual, necessary and direct cost of reproduction and transcription of record."
journaltimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The Journal Times in Racine ran one of our recent stories.
The Wisconsin State Journal ran our story that led to the changing of public records policy in a western Wisconsin county.
Richland Center police, Richland County sheriff discontinue automatic fee for records
Wisconsin law says fees imposed for records requests may not exceed "the actual, necessary and direct cost of reproduction and transcription of record."
madison.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Wisconsin State Journal ran our story that led to the changing of public records policy in a western Wisconsin county.
Our managing editor Peter Cameron and reporter Annie Pulley were on WCLO 1230 AM Your Talk Show in Janesville yesterday to discuss public records and fees that government agencies can charge. They come on at about 33:00.
11/4/25 Kurt Bauer, President & CEO WI Manufacturers and Commerce followed by Peter Cameron Badger Project
Kurt Bauer, President & CEO WI Manufacturers and Commerce joins us with info on data centers and the results from this year's Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.
Peter Cameron from the Badger Pro...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Our managing editor Peter Cameron and reporter Annie Pulley were on WCLO 1230 AM Your Talk Show in Janesville yesterday to discuss public records and fees that government agencies can charge. They come on at about 33:00.
Wisconsin joins 35 other states to ban phones in classrooms starting next year
Despite his concerns, Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill requiring public schools to limit the use of cell phones in public schools.
Despite his concerns, Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill requiring public schools to limit the use of cell phones in public schools.
Wisconsin joins 35 other states to ban phones in classrooms starting next year
Despite his concerns, Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill requiring public schools to limit the use of cell phones in public schools.
thebadgerproject.org
November 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Wisconsin joins 35 other states to ban phones in classrooms starting next year
Despite his concerns, Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill requiring public schools to limit the use of cell phones in public schools.
Despite his concerns, Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill requiring public schools to limit the use of cell phones in public schools.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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The Badger Project settles lawsuit after police dept release records, pays legal bill
The Badger Project sued a Racine County police department after it twice denied records requests related to an officer who resigned in 2023. After the lawsuit, the village quickly agreed to produce what they had…
The Badger Project sued a Racine County police department after it twice denied records requests related to an officer who resigned in 2023. After the lawsuit, the village quickly agreed to produce what they had…
The Badger Project settles lawsuit after police dept release records, pays legal bill
The Badger Project sued a Racine County police department after it twice denied records requests related to an officer who resigned in 2023. After the lawsuit, the village quickly agreed to produce what they had and pay the $1,500 legal bill.
thebadgerproject.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The Badger Project settles lawsuit after police dept release records, pays legal bill
The Badger Project sued a Racine County police department after it twice denied records requests related to an officer who resigned in 2023. After the lawsuit, the village quickly agreed to produce what they had…
The Badger Project sued a Racine County police department after it twice denied records requests related to an officer who resigned in 2023. After the lawsuit, the village quickly agreed to produce what they had…
Waterford’s newly appointed police chief was arrested for drunk driving in 2008
Timothy O’Neill was arrested for drunk driving when he was an officer for the Sturtevant Police Department. He said he took full responsibility and used the incident to gain more “compassion and insight.”
Timothy O’Neill was arrested for drunk driving when he was an officer for the Sturtevant Police Department. He said he took full responsibility and used the incident to gain more “compassion and insight.”
Waterford’s newly appointed police chief was arrested for drunk driving in 2008
Timothy O’Neill was arrested for drunk driving when he was an officer for the Sturtevant Police Department. He said he took full responsibility and used the incident to gain more “compassion and insight.”
thebadgerproject.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Waterford’s newly appointed police chief was arrested for drunk driving in 2008
Timothy O’Neill was arrested for drunk driving when he was an officer for the Sturtevant Police Department. He said he took full responsibility and used the incident to gain more “compassion and insight.”
Timothy O’Neill was arrested for drunk driving when he was an officer for the Sturtevant Police Department. He said he took full responsibility and used the incident to gain more “compassion and insight.”
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November 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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