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Hellbender Download
COMPLIMENTARY ARTICLE FOR PNA MEMBERS Federal judge strikes down Fish and Wildlife ruling that hellbenders are not endangered In partnership with the Bay Journal, the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association is providing […]
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Headlines & Deadlines Archive
Headlines & Deadlines, the biweekly newsletter from the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, delivers key updates on member publications statewide, event invitations (virtual and in-person), job listings, free resources for local and […]
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Law Enforcement Officer Names
Q: I requested access to the names, job titles, salaries, length of service and employment contracts for members of our local police department. The agency denied access to officers’ names […]
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Pennsylvania Shield Law
Q: Are there any laws that protect the identity of confidential sources, and what do these laws mean for journalists in our newsroom? A: Pennsylvania’s Shield Law offers robust protection […]
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paula knudsen burke, esq
SPEAKER PROFILE Paula Knudsen Burke is a RCFP Local Legal Initiative staff attorney. She joined the Reporters Committee in 2020 from LNP Media Group, Inc. A licensed Pennsylvania attorney for […]
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Melissa Melewsky, Esq.
SPEAKER PROFILE Melissa Melewsky is Media Law Counsel for the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association. She provides legal advice and advocacy to newspapers across the Commonwealth on a wide range of legal […]
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Access to Warrants
Q: Which rules govern public access to arrest and search warrants and their supporting documentation, like affidavits of probable cause? A: Public access to arrest and search warrants is governed […]
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Legal Hotline: Housing for Older Persons
Q: What documentation should news media organizations get from advertisers when allowing “adult 55+,” “retirement community,” “senior housing” and similar terminology in a housing ad? A: Publishers are generally not […]
