News & Announcements

State, national resources available for 2024 Election Day access questions

With the Nov. 5, 2024 election fast approaching, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Media Freedom & Access Clinic recently released resources relating to press access to polling places, the vote tabulation process, key access to records and resources, campaign events and post-election voter polling.

CFINR seeks news reporting contest entries

The Center for Integrity in News Reporting is seeking entries for its second annual $100,000 of Awards in News Reporting Contest. Entries for 2024 are due Jan. 31, 2025.

Kamenick provides guidance for Wisconsin Act 253

Attorney Tom Kamenick has authored the first detailed analysis of 2023 Wisconsin Act 253, the new law permitting law enforcement agencies to charge for the redaction of video and audio recordings.

AP interested in expanding StoryShare use in Wisconsin newsrooms

Associated Press is experiencing increased interest in its StoryShare service among state newspapers and is interested in expanding its use in newsrooms statewide. AP StoryShare is a platform that allows newsrooms to share content with or run content from partner newsrooms across the state and across the country.

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WNA among organizations backing PRESS Act

The WNA is among the 107 groups – including almost every state press association – that signed two letters sent via email in support of the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying, or PRESS, Act on Oct. 8, 2024.

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