2020 Weekly Briefing archives
- Dec. 20, 2020: 10 things about the Wisconsin Relevance Project • Local news outlets boost digital subscriptions
- Dec. 13, 2020: Open meetings concerns raised over masks • Wisconsin newsrooms to host Report for America journalists
- Dec. 6, 2020: 18 months exploring democracy in Milwaukee • Watching the government, with a government loan
- Nov. 22, 2020: Shadid Award nominations due Jan. 15 • Webinar to discuss morale, productivity among remote workers
- Nov. 15, 2020: Marsy’s Law remains in place following judge’s ruling • WNA, WBA host open government webinar
- Nov. 8, 2020: Wisconsin reporters debunk election misinformation • DOC should be more open about COVID-19
- Oct. 31, 2020: Save the date for the 2021 WNA Convention • WNA to co-host panel on accessing public officials
- Oct. 24, 2020: Wisconsin Civics Games will not be held in 2021 • Bennett named to NNA board of directors
- Oct. 18, 2020: How will newspapers handle Election Night? • Extended contest deadline approaching
- Oct. 9, 2020: Better Newspaper Contest deadline extended • Educational programming survey
- Oct. 4, 2020: Homelessness Project content available • Better Newspaper Contest deadline Oct. 12
- Sept. 27, 2020: Chris White joins WNA Board • Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame event canceled
- Sept. 13, 2020: Statements of ownership due Oct. 1 • WisEye offering 2020 candidate interviews
- Sept. 6, 2020: WNAF Better Newspaper Contest opens • Cap Times announces plans for virtual Idea Fest
- Aug. 30, 2020: Ernie Pyle columns mark WWII anniversary • National ad campaign promotes the First Amendment
- Aug. 23, 2020: National Newspaper Week set for Oct. 4-10 • Volunteers needed to judge Texas Better Newspaper Contest
- Aug. 16, 2020: Isthmus announces shift to nonprofit model • The Gazette celebrates 175 years in Janesville
- Aug. 9, 2020: Gannett plans to grow newsroom staffs • USPS gives NNA assurances on newspaper delivery
- Aug. 2, 2020: Relevance Project aims to help newspapers boost their brand • Local Journalism needs new sustainability act
- July 26, 2020: Free training for journalists covering 2020 conventions • Report for America opens newsroom applications
- July 12, 2020: Ask Congress to support local journalism • America East webinar series available at no cost
- July 4, 2020: Wisconsin Community News Fund webinar Tuesday • Facebook offers enhanced security features
- June 28, 2020: WNA Foundation announces Wisconsin Community News Fund • NNA seeking contest judges
- June 21, 2020: Citizen’s guide to recording police • Beloit Daily News moving to new office
- June 14, 2020: Support Local News encourages subscriptions, donations, ads • EPPY Awards accepting entries
- June 6, 2020: Tips for covering protests • Leader-Telegram partners with New York Times
- May 23, 2020: Gov. Evers announces assistance for small businesses • Order duplicate awards by June 12
- May 17, 2020: The Gazette, Lakeland Times honored as newspapers of the year • View winning entries
- May 10, 2020: WNA announces high school, college contest winners • Evers releases guidance for businesses
- May 3, 2020: Gregg Walker elected WNA president • WNA Convention, Trees Retreat canceled
- April 25, 2020: Urge government to support newspapers • WNA annual meeting set for Thursday, April 30
- April 18, 2020: Google launches Journalism Emergency Relief Fund • Wisconsin DHS launches COVID-19 maps
- April 11, 2020: Mobility report sheds light on social distancing • Senators urge stimulus relief for journalism
- April 4, 2020: WNA annual meeting to be held April 30 • Wisconsin Free Press merges with MMC
- March 28, 2020: Congress passes $2 trillion stimulus package • 2020 Wisconsin Civics Games canceled
- March 21, 2020: Wisconsin declares media ‘essential’ during crisis • WNA launches content sharing platform
- March 13, 2020: Convention postponed due to COVID-19 • BNC winners to be announced, honored later this year
- March 6, 2020: Convention hotel deadline extended • Charles Franklin to discuss elections, polling at Convention
- Feb. 28, 2020: Gov. Evers signs police body cam bill • 2020 Convention deadlines approaching
- Feb. 14, 2020: Registration opens for 2020 WNA Convention • Civics Games regional locations announced
- Feb. 7, 2020: House passes USPS Fairness Act • City Pages purchased by Multi Media Channels
- Jan. 31, 2020: Lee to buy Berkshire Hathaway newspapers • Resources available for covering 2020 election
- Jan. 24, 2020: WNAF internship program seeks applications • National News Literacy Week is Jan. 27-31
- Jan. 17, 2020: DNC credential requests due April 10 • Nominations sought for 2020 Openness awards
- Jan. 10, 2020: A letter to WNA members • 2020 Trees Retreat rescheduled for June 4-5
- Jan. 3, 2020: Electronic affidavit best practices available • La Crosse Tribune to relocate after selling building
