Senate Holds FOIA Hearing
On March 29, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and how to improve transparency in the 21st century.
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Postal Reform Bill Awaits President’s Signature & Regulatory Commission Issues Annual Compliance Determination
The Postal Service Reform Act, H.R. 3076 was formally “presented” to President Biden on Monday, with a deadline to sign by Friday, April 8.
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Supreme Court Grants Petition to Hear Andy Warhol Fair Use Case
On March 28, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to hear a copyright dispute concerning Andy Warhol’s paintings of Prince, based on a portrait taken by photographer Lynn Goldsmith before Prince became famous.
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UK Government Introduces Online Safety Bill
On March 17, the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport published its long-awaited Online Safety Bill, aimed at holding online platforms more responsible for the content they host.
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Congress Should End Restrictions to Public Records by Passing the Free PACER Bill
PACER is the electronic service that provides access to court records. These records are pivotal for journalists providing accurate and quality news; they provide original, verifiable sources that answer journalists’ questions or provide important clues. But unfortunately, PACER is far from perfect.
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Postal Reform Bill Passed by Congress, On its Way to President Biden
On March 8, Congress passed the long-awaited Postal Reform bill that will, among other things, reduce costs of the Postal Service to curb rate increases for our members.
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The Alliance Signs Onto a Letter Opposing New Taxes on Digital and Print Ads
On March 3, the Alliance signed onto a letter with a number of other associations opposing Kentucky H.B. 8, which would impose new taxes on digital and print media ads.
With State Anti-SLAPP Laws in Chaos, New Uniform Legislation Would Offer Consistent Protection for Publishers of Free Speech
Some seeking to punish accountability journalism and free speech will bring costly and frivolous “SLAPP” suits against publishers. State anti-SLAPP laws exist to help defendants dismiss meritless claims, but the laws vary significantly from state to state. Federal anti-SLAPP legislation currently under consideration would help discourage these frivolous lawsuits.
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Alliance Signs on to Letter Opposing Utah bill Denying Access to Public Records
On February 25, the Alliance joined a letter by the Radio Television Digital News Association opposing Utah HB 399.
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European Publishers Council Files a Complaint against Google with the European Commission
On February 11, the European Publishers Council filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission against Google with regards to its anticompetitive practices in the ad tech sector.