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Sandy Maxx co-anchor of Wisconsin’s Afternoon News on Newsradio 620 WTMJ

Milwaukee broadcast veteran, Sandy Maxx will co-anchor Wisconsin’s Afternoon News on Newsradio 620 WTMJ. Maxx will join on-air host John Mercure, Sports Director Greg Matzek, and Traffic Reporter Debbie Lazaga weekday afternoons from 3 to 6 p.m. beginning Monday, Dec. 12. “We are thrilled to welcome Sandy to the WTMJ team,” said Ryan Maguire, director… Read More: Sandy Maxx co-anchor of Wisconsin’s Afternoon News on Newsradio 620… »

Nominations sought for 2023 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics

The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics. Now in its 14th year, the Shadid Award recognizes ethical decisions in reporting stories in any medium, including print, broadcast and digital, by journalists working for established news organizations or publishing individually. The award focuses on current… Read More: Nominations sought for 2023 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics »

Good luck this Election Day!

From DodgertonSkillhause on Moguefile

It’s a big day for newsrooms, as most Election Days are. Keep up the great work you’ve done this election season and with your coverage over the coming days. To help you prepare, here are some Election Day tips from Poynter.

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    Thumbnail Sketch of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law

    A wallet-sized PDF summary of the Wisconsin Open Meetings and Open Records Laws has been developed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council.  You will find this handy reference, which provides a quick layperson’s explanation of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings and Open Records Laws, under the “resources” section of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council’s website.