Archive for Advocacy
The Alliance Joins a Letter to Congratulate USPTO Director Vidal on Her Confirmation
On April 18, the Digital Creators Coalition sent a letter, co-signed by the News Media Alliance, congratulating Kathi Vidal for her confirmation as the Under ... Read More
President Signs Postal Reform Bill into Law & USPS Announces Increased Postal Rates
On April 6, President Joe Biden signed the Postal Service Reform Act, H.R. 3076, which provides $107 billion in direct and indirect support for the ... Read More
Statement: House Judiciary Committee Holds Markup of PRESS Act
The Alliance applauds the House Judiciary Committee on the markup of the bi-partisan Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, or the “PRESS Act,” which ... Read More
Statement: News Media Alliance Applauds Inclusion of Support for Journalists’ Continued Operations in Russia in Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act
The News Media Alliance applauds House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) for championing journalists by ensuring a news media carveout to ... Read More
German Publishers Sue Microsoft for Compensation under the Copyright Directive
On April 1, Corint Media announced it was suing Microsoft for payments under the rights created by Article 15 of the European Union’s Directive on ... Read More
Statement: News Media Alliance Applauds Canadian Government for Standing Up for News Media
The News Media Alliance commends the Canadian government for introducing the Online News Act (C-18) ... Read More
Fact Sheet: Magazine Media Publishers Call for Consistent Data Standards
In the absence of a federal standard, state privacy laws should promote harmonized, workable provisions that protect consumers and their data ... Read More
Fact Sheet: Magazine Media Publishers Call for National Privacy Framework
America needs a robust federal data privacy standard to protect consumers and their data ... Read More
Judge Overturns Texas Drone Law
On March 29, Judge Robert Pitman for the District Court in the Western District of Texas, Austin Division overturned a restrictive Texas drone law ... Read More
