Walker says he'll change government records exemptions

MADISON - State lawmakers will get to keep many records secret under a proposal voted into the state budget Thursday night by Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee.

The rule gives legislators the power not to release any of their communication with staffers or other legislators.

That information is for things like research, discussions and amendments to legislative proposals.

Full story: WJFW

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