Dane County judge hears arguments over whether Fred Prehn violated open records law


Dane County judge hears arguments over whether Fred Prehn violated open records law


Texts show Prehn sought to remain on the Natural Resources Board to maintain conservative control

An environmental law center wants a court to find the embattled former chair of Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board violated state open records law by withholding or delaying the release of text messages about his decision to stay on the board.

A Dane County judge heard oral arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by Midwest Environmental Advocates, or MEA, against the board’s former chair Fred Prehn. The group sued Prehn last year to compel him to turn over records after discovering texts about his decision to remain on the board past the end of his term...

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Ken Notes: Surly now that the administration is reelected for four more years the legislature will have to hold hearings on Evers appointments, wont they? The actions of a senate to wait clearly did not help it in the recent elections.

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