FOIA Request to La Crosse County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024. The request, sent by WC Wisconsin News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, was made under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq.
The request specifically sought a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024 till September 26, 2024. The requested data fields included the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount paid.
As members of the media organization WC Wisconsin News, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We look forward to receiving this information from La Crosse County in order to continue our work in providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
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