James Friedman, legal counsel for the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, outlines the association’s position on the impact of Marsy’s Law on public records.
The bill would allow a person being sued to file a motion to strike the lawsuit if it arises from their right of petition or free speech in connection with a public issue.
In light of the recent law enforcement raid on a small Kansas newspaper, the WNA is providing members with the following information and resources on press freedom.
Mark Maassen, executive director of the Missouri Press Association, has been elected president of Newspaper Association Managers, Inc. (NAM).
He was passed the gavel from J. Patrick “Pat” Reilly, co-owner of The Dodgeville Chronicle. Reilly, who had served as president since July 2022, will now serve a term as past president.
he voter education effort was directed toward high school students, in conjunction with the Department of Public Instruction, and the general public, via partnerships with the Wisconsin Newspaper Association and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association is accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame through Tuesday, Sept. 5.
The award, created in 2022, highlights the importance of an engaged citizenry in a democracy by recognizing individuals whose actions have helped foster government transparency and protect the public’s right to know.
The WNA Foundation will honor 11 industry leaders during this year’s Memorial Pylon ceremony June 8-9 at the Trees For Tomorrow campus, 519 E. Sheridan St., Eagle River.
The pylon ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 9, and will be followed by lunch. Friends, family and members of the public are invited to attend, and are encouraged to attend the WNA steak fry, which will be held in the Press Forest, on Thursday, June 8. The deadline to register is Thursday, June 1.
Four students from West Bend East & West High Schools have been named champions of the third annual Wisconsin Civics Games, presented by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation. They were among 62 students from 13 schools across the state who participated in the competition May 12 at the state Capitol in Madison, after advancing from a field of 166 during regional contests held virtually last month.
The winning team, advised by social studies teacher Mark Drake, included Owen Damkot (captain), Danny Zolp, Abby Lockrem and Myah Latour. They comprised one of two teams from their school to make it to the finals. Each will be awarded a $2,000 scholarships to a Wisconsin college or university of their choice.
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