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WNA President George Stanley, longtime Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editor who was named CEO of Wisconsin Watch, addresses members.

Greg Borowski, executive editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and Kelly Lecker, executive editor of the Wisconsin State Journal, have been named to the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Board of Directors. The board approved the appointments during their meeting on Thursday, Sept. 14.

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. 

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.

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.