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2020 WNA Convention, Trees Retreat canceled

May. 3, 2020

The WNA Foundation has decided to cancel the 2020 WNA Convention & Trade Show, the 2020 Trees Retreat and this year’s summer internship program.

The determination to cancel the convention rather than postpone it, as previously announced, was a difficult decision, but was made in the interest of public health and the best interests of our members.

In light of the decision, the WNA will announce Better Newspaper Contest winners on May 15.

News Media Alliance, lawmakers press for federal advertising campaign

May. 3, 2020

News Media Alliance, with the backing of hundreds of members of Congress, is pushing for a federal advertising campaign to help support local newspapers and broadcasters.

Local news ownership initiative names first 5 fellows

May. 3, 2020

A new program that prepares students to become the next generation of community newspaper owners and publishers has named its first group of fellows.

Urge government to support newspapers through public service advertising

Apr. 25, 2020

The WNA is encouraging newspapers to consider soliciting public service advertising from local government in order to support public service journalism during this challenging and unpredictable time.

Urge Congress to stop putting off looming USPS crisis — add your signature

Apr. 25, 2020

The newspaper industry is urging Congress to stop putting off dealing with the looming disruption of the U.S. Postal Service. Join the effort and add your signature.

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APG, Lee announce advertising grants for small businesses

Apr. 23, 2020

APG Media of Southern Wisconsin and Lee Enterprises each announced Wednesday programs that offer matching advertising grants to local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

NEWSPA, WNA Foundation name 2020 scholarship winner

Apr. 23, 2020

Katie Pulvermacher of Hartford Union High School was named the recipient of the 2020 NEWSPA/WNA Foundation Scholarship, the groups announced Thursday.

Insurance, tax changes among points of interest in COVID-19 relief bill

Apr. 18, 2020

We’ve compiled a list of provisions included in Wisconsin’s COVID-19 relief package that affect newspaper publishers.

Google launches Journalism Emergency Relief Fund

Apr. 15, 2020

Google News Initiative has launched the Journalism Emergency Relief Fund, which aims to provide newsrooms with support during the COVID-19 health crisis.

Gov. Evers’ statement on passage of COVID-19 response legislation

Apr. 15, 2020

Gov. Tony Evers said COVID-19 response legislation signed into law Wednesday lacked “meaningful support for small businesses.”