Public Policy – Page 2 – News/Media Alliance

5 Answers with Margot Harris, Public Policy Intern

By Kirsten Ballard / June 20, 2018

Margot Harris joins the News Media Alliance staff this summer as the public policy intern. She is working on her MFA in Creative Nonfiction and hopes to apply these skills to journalism.

Advocacy

Find Out What’s Happening in Your State with LawView

By Johannes Munter / May 24, 2018

LawView tracks state and federal bills that would affect news media publishers. Currently, we’re following legislative proposals falling in one of eight different topics as they pertain to news media: drones, online political ad disclosure, anti-SLAPP, federal, public notices, Freedom of Information Act, First Amendment and telemarketing.

Advocacy, Business Ops-A, Public Letters-Filings

FCC Reauthorization Bill Doesn’t Address Cross-Ownership

By David Chavern / October 11, 2017

While we applaud Chairman Blackburn in proposing such language, we are disappointed the bill was passed without addressing the cross-ownership rule.

Advocacy, Advocacy-A, Business Ops-A, CEO

CEO Column: Talk to your Representatives!

By David Chavern / July 26, 2017

I was recently in the office of a well-respected Member of Congress, trying to help him understand issues of importance to the news industry. One of the first things he said was, “How come I don’t hear from your members?

Events, Webinars

Webinar: LawView: State Legislation Tracker

By Danielle Coffey / June 23, 2017

This webinar will provide a demo of LawView and seek feedback on the tool. LawView is a member benefit that tracks state legislation and developments on bills, providing timely information that facilitates engagement at a local level.