Session focuses on connecting journalism research, practice

The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute is hosting the following free session on the topic of connecting journalism research and practice: It is now well-established that the long-time economic model on which the news industry has relied is no longer sustainable. Facebook, Google, and declining levels of popular trust in ... - MORE -

Storms don’t have to be severe to warrant extra coverage

A thunderstorm can disrupt someone’s day, even if the storm isn’t, strictly speaking, “severe” as defined by the National Weather Service. Talent coach and weather content consultant Tim Heller, writing for RTDNA, says, “Local TV station weather teams usually do an excellent job connecting with viewers during severe weather. But... - MORE -


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Wisconsin Open Meetings & Records Law

Civic and legislative leaders of Wisconsin have always felt strongly about the importance of having the public aware of what their governmental bodies are doing. Wisconsin law, with very few exceptions, requires that such meetings be held publicly in places reasonably accessible to members of the public, and that such... - MORE -
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Actual Laws and Important Case References

You can find the complete text of the state’s open records law and a listing of current and significant cases where the law was tested, and the latest opinions of the Attorney General relating to open records law, at the Wisconsin Freedom Of Information Council’s website. Home Page Open Records ... - MORE -