Midwest Environmental Advocates has published an open government guide for Wisconsin covering open meetings and open records laws. The 15-page document would be helpful to anyone new to Wisconsin’s openness laws. The document can be downloaded here [PDF].

A common criticism of hurricane coverage by news outlets is the live shot we’ve all seen of a reporter trying to stay on his or her feet as they stand in the thick of the storm. Poynter is arguing that these reporters play an important role because if those outside the affected area can see… – MORE –

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 the media have been major… – MORE –