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Wisconsin DPI Charged $34K for Records | Milwaukee News
A conservative law firm is suing Wisconsin’s education department over a $34,000 fee to access records of denied educator licenses — calling it a deliberate attempt to hide public information. The department admits it has the files but claims its outdated system makes retrieval costly and time-consuming. The lawsuit argues the fee effectively blocks access to vital public records, violating transparency principles essential to democracy. Meanwhile, the DPI says the cost reflects real labor and resources — and that defending these lawsuits drains funds meant for schools. Listen in comfort:Get…
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