Weekly Briefing | Wisconsin Newspaper Association

WNA’s weekly newsletter provides insights, resources and news for people interested in the Wisconsin newspaper industry.

2024 Archives

June 21, 2024: WNA to host public notice webinar on July 18 • Godfrey & Kahn to provide 24/7 support to journalists during upcoming RNC • Missouri Press Association seeking executive director

June 14, 2024: Godfrey & Kahn to provide 24/7 support to journalists during upcoming RNC • Publishers honored during Memorial Pylon ceremony • Resource spotlight: Does your newsroom need press credentials?

June 7, 2024: RCFP, NPPA to host legal trainings for journalists covering 2024 political conventions • ‘Earn Your Press Pass’ provides newsroom training solutions • Media coalition urges US Senate to advance, pass PRESS Act

May 31, 2024: WNA, news coalition file amicus brief in Marinette open meetings case • Press Forward grant application deadline is June 12 • NNA needs your help in battle against postal rate increases

May 24, 2024: Senators to debut a measure providing postal service relief for newspapers • Coalition files amicus brief in Supreme Court public records case • Axios’ Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen to accept 2024 National Press Club Fourth Estate Award

May 17, 2024: WNA Foundation to honor 8 at Memorial Pylon ceremony • Members: Tell Congress how postal increases have hurt our industry • Former Wisconsin governor, journalist team up to promote election trust

May 10, 2024: Denmark team wins 2024 Wisconsin Civics Games • WNA Foundation to honor 8 at Memorial Pylon ceremony • Local YMCA named after former Watertown editor Tom Schultz

April 19, 2024: June 7th – Trees Memorial Pylon ceremony • MIT Environmental Solutions journalism fellowship applications due April 28 • Wisconsin Civics Games set for May 10 at the Capitol

April 12, 2024: 18 teams advance to Wisconsin Civics Games state finals • USPS announces rate hikes • AI is already reshaping newsrooms, AP study finds

April 5, 2024: Kris O’Leary elected president of Wisconsin Newspaper Association • Your Right to Know: Shine more light on open investigations • Wisconsin Watch to provide shorter stories, graphics for republication

March 29, 2024: Order duplicate plaques by April 12 • Center for Journalism Ethics to host “Journalism Ethics & the AI Challenge” • La Crosse Tribune adds verification steps for letters to the editor

March 22, 2024: The Lakeland Times, Wisconsin State Journal named 2023 Newspapers of the Year • WNA recognizes Collegiate Better Newspaper Contest winners • Sun Prairie Star, DeForest Times-Tribune to merge

March 1, 2024: WNA Convention Preview • Center for Journalism Ethics to host “Journalism Ethics & the AI Challenge” • Sunshine Week set for March 10-16

February 23, 2024: WNA Convention registration now open • Google says no plans to remove News filter from search results • Trempealeau County Times office to close, newspaper to continue

February 16, 2024: WNA Convention registration now open • How to work with a local artist to design merch for your newsroom • OpenSecrets content available for republication

February 9, 2024: Registration open for 2024 Wisconsin Civics Games • LaPlante joins Wisconsin Newspaper Association • Webinar to provide primer on Wisconsin media law

February 2, 2024: Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest winners announced • Wisconsin news media would be boosted by three new bills • WNA Foundation seeking volunteer judges for Pennsylvania newspaper contest

January 19, 2024: Collegiate, high school newspaper contests accepting entries • WNA Foundation seeking volunteer judges for Pennsylvania newspaper contest • Applications for 2024-2025 RJI Fellowships to close Feb. 4 • ICCPA launches foundation to increase children’s literacy

January 12, 2024: DOL issues final rule • Webinar to provide primer on Wisconsin media law • UW Center for Journalism Ethics seeking nominations for Anthony Shadid Award

January 5, 2024: Stanley: What to expect in 2024 • Webinar to provide primer on Wisconsin media law • New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft over use of copyrighted work