Jefferson in Jefferson County is indeed the birthplace of Wisconsin's open records law, as seen in County of Jefferson v. Besley, 5 Wis. 134 (1856). One of these days I plan to erect a monument on the courthouse lawn, catercorner from my office building. I think a book and candle would be a great way to represent it.
I take you are following this: http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/119421429.html
ReplyDeleteJefferson in Jefferson County is indeed the birthplace of Wisconsin's open records law, as seen in County of Jefferson v. Besley, 5 Wis. 134 (1856). One of these days I plan to erect a monument on the courthouse lawn, catercorner from my office building. I think a book and candle would be a great way to represent it.
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