"SB 117 now heads to the state Assembly, where it will be assigned to a committee for consideration. Citizens who support the public’s right to access government information should urge their state representatives to support this bill," writes Beth Bennett.
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By Beth Bennett A unanimous voice vote by the Wisconsin Senate on a piece of legislation is a rare occurrence. But that’s what happened on April 19, when
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Senate Bill 117, sponsored by Sen. Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville) and Rep. Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville), would allow a judge to decide whether a records requester is entitled to attorney fees regardless of when a stalled request for public documents is finally fulfilled.