Wisconsin state regulations dictate that records showing municipal decisions such as court documents, arrest records, marriage licenses, traffic infractions and more are open and accessible to the public, largely because of the Wisconsin Open Records Law, which commemorated its centennial anniversary in 2017. All pertaining facts about the various happenings of authorities, local courts, and local government are incorporated into these records, and are presumed public unless formally redacted. Residents of Highland have the ability to better realize their rights thanks to these laws, and the transparency offered by the release of these records maintains both criminals and regulators responsible for their actions, subsequently leading to a more open and free society for all.