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Proposed public notice legislation takes away the public’s right to know

Mar. 16, 2021

The Wisconsin legislature is currently considering legislation that would give local governments the option to stop publishing a summary of their actions in your newspaper.

In an effort to oppose Senate Bill 55 and Assembly Bill 60, the
WNA is making additional, digital ads available to members for publication. The WNA urges members to publish these ads as soon as possible. Digital ads should link to your newspaper's coverage and/or editorials about the legislation or this post on the WNA's website that discusses the proposed bills and provides readers with a link to find their legislators.

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Wisconsin has wasted few COVID-19 vaccine doses

Mar. 16, 2021

Wisconsin vaccine providers reported 2,247 wasted or spoiled doses of COVID-19 vaccine through February, state Department of Health Services records show. That’s less than 0.16% of the more than 1.4 million vaccine doses administered statewide during that same period.

Wisconsin shatters record for background checks amid spike in gun interest

Mar. 15, 2021

Wisconsin in 2020 shattered the record for most firearm background checks, an indicator the year of the COVID-19 pandemic also marked a huge year for gun sales.

Wisconsin newspapers celebrate open government during Sunshine Week

Mar. 15, 2021

Wisconsin newspapers this week are recognizing the importance of open government as a part of Sunshine Week, an annual nationwide celebration of open government that runs March 14-20.

The WNA has gathered several examples of editorials, columns and news coverage by members highlighting the importance of transparency.

Vaccine hunters share tips on how to get a COVID-19 shot in Wisconsin

Mar. 14, 2021

Tired of waiting, some eligible Wisconsinites take action or find help to nab vaccine appointments.

WNA Foundation launches editorial writing and cartoon contest celebrating First Amendment

Mar. 12, 2021

As a continuation of its efforts to increase civic education and engagement, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation has launched the Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest.

To support these efforts, the WNA Foundation asks that member newspapers run ads promoting the Civics Games contests, publish stories and editorials and publishing winning entries after the winners are announced.

Lee Smits, former Press-Gazette advertising manager, dies at 93

Mar. 12, 2021

Leland “Lee” E. Smits, who worked for more than 30 years in the advertising department at the Green Bay Press-Gazette, died Saturday, March 6. He was 93.

In 1954, Smits joined the advertising sales staff at the Press-Gazette, starting in classifieds and later moving to retail advertising. In 1965, he was named retail advertising manager, and he was named assistant advertising director in 1971.

Smits also served as president of the Wisconsin Newspaper Advertising Executives Association and was a member of the International Newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives Association.

Quinten Pfeiffer named Tri-County Press editor

Mar. 12, 2021

Quinten Pfeiffer has been named editor of the Tri-County Press. He succeeds Elyssa Vondra, who is leaving the Press to pursue her doctorate degree.

A northwestern Illinois native, Pfeiffer graduated from East Dubuque High School in 2015 and earned his journalism degree from the University of Iowa in 2019. While in college, he worked for both The Daily Iowan student newspaper and the Iowa Journalist magazine.

Reagan Hoverman joins Inter-County Leader staff

Mar. 12, 2021

Reagan Hoverman has joined the reporting staff of the Inter-County Leader, where he will cover sports and general assignment news. He also will oversee the newspaper’s podcast, which highlights local news and sports.

A native of St. Croix Falls, Hoverman earned his journalism degree from UW-River Falls in spring 2020. During college, he worked at the student radio station, WRFW-FM, and the Student Voice newspaper.

Republican Eagle adds reporter Sarah Knieff to newsroom

Mar. 10, 2021

Sarah Knieff is the newest member of the (Red Wing, Minn.) Republican Eagle news staff, the newspaper announced Thursday.

Knieff will cover several beats for the newspaper, including area school boards and the Goodhue County Board. A 2020 graduate, Knieff earned her journalism degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth. While in school, she worked for The Bark student news organization and did freelance work for several publications.