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September 26, 2024
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Legal Hotline: Political Ads – State and Local Elections
Q: What are some of the issues we need to consider when reviewing political advertising? A: Financing, required disclosures, timing, rates and defamation issues arise in the context of political advertising, and news media organizations should carefully review the content of political ads before publication. NOTE: This guidance deals with political ads for local and…
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September 19, 2024
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Legal Hotline: RTKL and Public Meeting Records
Q: On Monday, I asked a school district for copies of records that will be discussed during its regular public meeting scheduled for Friday. They told me to file a Right-to-Know request, and when I did, their response was to invoke the 30-day extension for legal review. The meeting will be long over by the…
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September 13, 2024
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Mastering Social Media Connections with Integrity and Navigating the Political Storm
Discover how to engage your audience respectfully and effectively during politically charged periods. Learn strategies for maintaining brand integrity and fostering meaningful conversations on LinkedIn and Facebook. Open to members and staff.
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Chester County Mushroom Festival
The Chester County Press salutes the pageantry of mushrooms In the farmlands of southern Chester County, the staple crop that drives the local economy may be a surprise to some. It’s not corn, wheat or soybeans; it is the mighty mushroom. In fact, Pennsylvania ranks first nationally in mushroom production. To honor the region’s celebrated…
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Legal Hotline: RTKL and Specificity
Q: My RTKL request was denied for lack of specificity. What are the general rules I should follow to avoid this issue in the future? A: The Right-to-Know Law requires requests to “identify or describe the records sought with sufficient specificity to enable the agency to ascertain which records are being requested” and the courts…
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PNA Foundation Sept 2024 Column
Beginning in September 2024, the PNA Foundation will provide a monthly column highlighting some of the important work we do. If you have any questions, email the PNA Foundation or contact Executive Director Tanya Henderson at 717-703-3002.
