Jan. 28, 2022 - David Bordewyk, executive director of the South Dakota Newspaper Association, said: “This bill is about our industry being proactive and working to bring you a solution that will work well for the future of our state’s newspapers and, more importantly, for ensuring our local citizens are informed about what local entities are doing and how they are spending taxpayer dollars.” more

The percentage of Americans who follow COVID-19 news very closely has increased slightly since March 2021, the last time this question was asked, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted Jan. 10-17, 2022. more

Missouri School of Journalism assistant professor Monique Luisi has some advice for local journalists delivering news about vaccines and public health guidelines: keep it local. more

Newsrooms desperately need them on the job. Without their perspectives, coverage is left lacking. more

About 150 news outlets are expected to participate in the Medill Subscriber Index in the first half of 2022. more

Hearst’s newspapers represent a sort of counterpoint to the perception that the industry is all about financial distress and contraction. more

121 Media, LLC announced today it has acquired 14 weekly newspaper titles and related digital assets of Star Media Local from S.A.W. Advisors, LLC. Star Local Media serves communities in the northern and eastern suburbs of Dallas. more

Here’s an idea to steal and adapt: Online abuse is one of the largest threats journalists face. For the safety and wellness of its staff, The Seattle Times knew it was important to create a clear online abuse policy to report incidents and a plan to respond. more

On Tuesday, States Newsroom, the nation’s leading network of state-based nonprofit news outlets, announced the launch of the Nebraska Examiner to provide free, high-quality, non-partisan reporting on the crucial issues affecting the Cornhusker State. With the creation of the organization’s 26th outlet, States Newsroom now provides state news coverage to over half the nation. more

It is more or less a formality, but the Biden administration says it is withdrawing its attempt to have the Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforce a vaccine mandate or testing requirement for businesses with 100 or more employees. more

Demonstrations were held Tuesday in more than a dozen cities across Mexico to protest the killings of three journalists in the the last two weeks. more

A new paper offers insights into how to be more receptive to different opinions and the role it plays in building relationships and solving problems. more

Reader feedback will be part of the new elections portal that launched this week. more

The Solutions Journalism Network will support five newsrooms in reimagining the way we cover health issues. Learn how your newsroom can apply to be part of this program. more

This privately owned, locally produced, newspaper began publication on Jan. 24. It is updated daily online, and soon will be available in a weekly print edition, as well as on additional digital platforms. more

News Media Alliance Executive Vice President and General Counsel Danielle Coffey has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Press Club Journalism Institute (NPCJI), the nonprofit affiliate of the National Press Club, for a two-year term. more

Today, 19 states have laws that allow the public to see police records. But challenges persist as journalists struggle to obtain the information they need to hold law enforcement accountable. more

The Associated Press will create a new reporting network aimed at deepening the news cooperative’s U.S. education coverage and strengthening education reporting across the news industry. more

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications students will have a unique opportunity to experience professional and personal life in the nation’s media capital. more

In his new position, Jason Adrians will be the top news executive for all 77 of Lee’s local news organizations. more