UPDATED: The resolution mentioned below will not be considered. Read more. ______________________________________ A committee in Lafayette County is proposing a resolution that would punish anyone who edits before publishing a news release about water conservation. The resolution was brought to the attention of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “Under no circumstances is the media allowed to… Read More: UPDATED: County resolution threatens prosecution for publishing edited news releases »

A campaign getting underway today aims to generate support for protecting press freedoms. The Protect Press Freedom campaign calls on community members to step up to help protect the press freedom that makes it possible for journalists to do accountability reporting. More information and a list of ways to participate are available here.

The Radio Television Digital News Foundation is taking applications for scholarships and fellowships for student and early career journalists. More than $35,000 in journalism scholarships and fellowships will be awarded in May 2020. Nine scholarships for journalism students and four fellowships for new professionals for are available, and recipients are also invited to Excellence in… Read More: RTDNF opens applications for scholarships, fellowships »