Statement: Arrest of Wall Street Journal Reporter in Russia
The News/Media Alliance joins The Wall Street Journal and the broader journalism industry in its concern over the arrest of journalist Evan Gershkovich yesterday in Russia.
reporting
News Media Alliance, MPA Submit Joint Comments to SEC Proposed Rule on Climate-Related Disclosures
The News Media Alliance and MPA – The Association of Magazine Media submitted joint comments on June 17 to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rule requiring registrants to provide certain climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports.
MPA Submits Comments on Proposed Climate-Related Disclosures Rule
MPA submitted comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its proposed rules on the Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.
Advocacy, Advocacy-A, Free Press-A, Journalism, Press Releases
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 H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act.
Senator Amy Klobuchar Introduces Resolution Thanking Journalists Reporting in Ukraine
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced a Resolution thanking the journalists who are risking their lives to report on the war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and memorializes the dozens of journalists who have been injured or killed while reporting on the war since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Advocacy, Free Press-A
Alliance Joins Letter Supporting Journalists’ Access
On October 11, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) sent a letter to the Mayor and City Attorney of Medford Oregon, demanding they drop charges against journalist April Ehrlich.
Advocacy
California Passes Tax Exemption for Newspapers
AB 1506—a California Bill that would extend a tax emption for newspapers until 2025—passed both houses of the California legislature.
Advocacy
California Law Gives Journalists Better Access to Police Records
On October 9, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB-98 “Public peace: media access” into law.
Taliban Allows Media, if they Promote Taliban’s Values
On August 17, the Taliban hosted a press conference addressing citizens’ concerns.
Advocacy, Free Press-A
DOJ Formally Adopts Policy to Protect Press
On July 19, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it formally adopted a new policy restricting the use of a compulsory process to obtain information from or records of journalists acting within the scope of their work.