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The Associated Press on Monday shared its revised AP Stylebook coronavirus topical guide, one year into the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The topical guide includes information on a wealth of common pandemic-related terms, such as long-hauler, superspreader and vaccine. It also clarifies usage of terms like curbside pickup, Zoom and social distancing. The guide is available on the AP Stylebook website and does not require an account for access.

The Wisconsin legislature is currently considering legislation that would give local governments the option to stop publishing a summary of their actions in your newspaper.

In an effort to oppose Senate Bill 55 and Assembly Bill 60, the
WNA is making additional, digital ads available to members for publication. The WNA urges members to publish these ads as soon as possible. Digital ads should link to your newspaper's coverage and/or editorials about the legislation or this post on the WNA's website that discusses the proposed bills and provides readers with a link to find their legislators. 

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Wisconsin newspapers this week are recognizing the importance of open government as a part of Sunshine Week, an annual nationwide celebration of open government that runs March 14-20.

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The WNA has gathered several examples of editorials, columns and news coverage by members highlighting the importance of transparency. 

WNA member newspapers are encouraged to participate in Sunshine Week, the News Leaders Association's annual nationwide celebration of open government. This year's celebration is set for March 14-20.

Newspapers can get involved by publishing stories from the Sunshine Week Content Toolkit, or by publishing their own stories, editorials, cartoons or graphics on open government and the public's right to know. Journalists and news organizations also are encouraged to share their experiences, success stories, FOIA battles and more by tweeting @SunshineWeek or using the hashtag #SunshineWeek.

The National Newspaper Association Foundation’s annual Better Newspaper Contest is now open to nonmembers, the NNA has announced.

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All entries must have been published between Jan. 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2020, with the exception of submissions to the Best Newspaper Website category, which is judged “in place.” The entry deadline is 10:59 p.m. on June 25.

A new multimedia journalism program will launch in fall 2021 at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, the university announced last week.

The program, which reflects the changing industry, aims to better prepare students to produce compelling digital stories across multiple platforms. Students in the program will learn traditional news writing and reporting along with a variety of digital skills, including audio, video and web design.