Weekly Briefing | Wisconsin Newspaper Association

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

2024 Archives

December 16, 2024: A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Wisconsin offers cash awards totaling $15,000 • CNA ad rate information due date extended to December 18 • Report for America announces expansion of model, invigorated future for local news

December 9, 2024: WNA’s 2024 College & High School Better Newspaper Contest now open • Court ruling puts Corporate Transparency Act on hold • A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Wisconsin offers cash awards totaling $15,000

December 2, 2024: Register for 2025 WNA Convention • NICAR 25 in Minneapolis seeking Wisconsin attendees • Biden’s USPS board picks vow to balance 10-year reform agenda and customer expectations

November 25, 2024: Judge rejects increase in salary threshold for overtime • WNA, WCP announce management agreements • $20M Press Forward infrastructure call seeks bold newsroom solutions

November 18, 2024: Wisconsin Watch teams with WTMJ, Journal Sentinel to investigate ‘Brady Lists’ • Williams Bay addresses open meetings concerns • Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing and Cartoon Contest now accepting entries

November 11, 2024: Journalism legends Cunningham, Gaier, Stanley inducted into Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame • Citizens group files claim over Sauk County Health Care Center sale • CFINR seeks news reporting contest entries

November 4, 2024: State, national resources available for 2024 Election Day access questions • CFINR seeks news reporting contest entries • Are you checking out WNA’s Facebook page?

October 28, 2024: WNA Foundation rescinds late fee, extends Better Newspaper Contest entry deadline to November 3 • Judges needed for Better Newspaper Contest • Kamenick gives guidance on Wisconsin Act 253

October 21, 2024: WNA Better Newspaper Contest entries due this Friday — October 25! • Judges needed for Michigan Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest • Town of Minocqua Clerk to receive 2024 Sunshine in Government Award

October 15, 2024: Time running out to sign up for WNA Foundation’s Newspaper Hall of Fame event • Judges needed for Michigan Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest • WNA Better Newspaper Contest entries due October 25 • UPDATED: These members have already promoted WNA’s 2025 Civics Games — have you?

October 7, 2024: Iron County Miner publisher still fighting with USPS over newspaper delivery issues • Wisconsin Watch founders honored for contributions to non-profit news • WNA Better Newspaper Contest now open! • UPDATED: These members have already promoted WNA’s 2025 Civics Games — have you?

September 30, 2024: Want to reach state industry professionals? Advertise in WNA’s Weekly Briefing today! • NNA assists with HHS campaign for rural public health • UPDATED: These members have already promoted WNA’s 2025 Civics Games — have you?

September 23, 2024: These members have already promoted 2025 Civics Games — have you? • WNA making MMC Homelessness assets available to Wisconsin news publishers • Publishers: Promote Public Notice website • USPS issues Statement of Ownership reminder to publishers

September 16, 2024: WNA’s 2024 College Better Newspaper Contest to open on December 9 • 2025 Wisconsin Civics Games Dates announced • WNA Better Newspaper Contest now open! • Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest now accepting entries

September 9, 2024: WNA Better Newspaper Contest opens September 16 • UW-Madison Center for Journalism Ethics to host October 22 election conversation with Politico’s Martin • SJMC welcomes 6 new Board of Visitors members

September 3, 2024: Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame inductees • Guttery promoted, Mertes joins WNA • Let’s spread the word on the importance of local journalism • Department of Labor issues journalist/reporter advisory

August 26, 2024: FTC to re-release its proposed ‘negative option’ rule, affecting auto-renew subscriptions • Call for Applications • Forbes presents publisher worries about AI

August 19, 2024: News publishers vs. generative AI: Can copyright law keep up? • How PolitiFact will cover this week’s Democratic National Convention • Government Watchdog Organization Sues Wisconsin DOA for Records

August 12, 2024: News/Media Alliance Urges International Trade Commission (ITC) to Reject Tariffs on Printing Plates • Department of Justice (DOJ) ruled against Google • Scrutinize letters during election season

August 5, 2024: 2024 NNAF Contest Winners • Your Right to Know – Guides help public navigate openness laws • WNA held public notice webinar • Logo contest for National Newspaper Week – win $250

July 29, 2024: How Americans get local political news • Deliver for Democracy Act• WNA held public notice webinar • Logo contest for National Newspaper Week – win $250

July 22, 2024: Former Supervisor Files Second Lawsuit Against Town of Grant • Scripps News tackles disinformation with new dedicated desk • WNA held public notice webinar • Logo contest for National Newspaper Week – win $250

July 16, 2024: WNA to host public notice webinar on July 18 • Godfrey & Kahn to provide 24/7 support to journalists during upcoming RNC • The Beyond Print Tool Kit • National Newspaper Week logos sought

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