FeaturedSeptember 30 2026

A Stamp To Honor Walter Cronkite

The U.S. Postal Service is considering a commemorative stamp to honor the late CBS News anchor. Read a brief note about it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey

Which Are The Best J-Schools In America?

Here’s a short survey from RTDNA seeking your opinion on which J-Schools are the best. As they say in Chicago, vote early, vote often! (Actually, vote only once.) Posted by Tim Morrissey

Social Media and Your Newsroom’s Stories

No one doubts the impact of social media on how people get their news now. Here are some thoughts from an Emmy-Award-winning broadcast journalist about setting standards for use of social media in your newsroom. Posted by Tim Morrissey

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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.