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Public notice modernization bill proposed
House Local Government Committee Chairman Robert Freeman (D-Northampton) plans to introduce legislation to modernize Pennsylvania’s 49-year-old public notice advertising requirements.
The proposed bill, which is drawing bipartisan support, would require that public notices continue to be published in print newspapers of general circulation but would additionally require they be published on newspaper websites in front of paywalls.
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In an area where no print newspaper exists, the notice would meet state requirements if published in a digital newspaper of general circulation. If neither exists, the notice could be published in a free newspaper. In all instances, public notices would be required to be posted on the statewide publicly accessible website at publicnoticepa.com that PNA maintains.
Questions regarding this proposed legislation can be directed to PNA Director of Governmental Affairs Jan Murphy at janm@pa-news.org or by calling 717-703-3031.
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Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association turns 100
Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, the official trade association for print and digital news outlets in the commonwealth, commemorated the 100th anniversary of its founding Monday.
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PNA President & CEO Bill Cotter visits with members in Philadelphia last week
Bill met with The Philadelphia Inquirer Vice President of Sales Kevin Vanover and Senior Account Manager Kelly Bennett to discuss MANSI Media initiatives. He also participated in the Inquirer's Eagles pep rally, complete with cheesesteaks and Philly soft pretzels.
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Mr. Robert Bogle, left, and Bill Cotter | |
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Member visits cont.
The Philadelphia Tribune President & CEO Mr. Robert Bogle shared an update about the publication’s initiatives for the year and offered his support for PNA’s legislative priorities.
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Terry Tracy, left, and Bill Cotter | |
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Member visits cont.
Bill also had the opportunity to visit with Broad + Liberty CEO Terry Tracy regarding PNA Foundation’s contests and upcoming journalism training opportunities. He shared updates from our legal and legislative teams.
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Clockwise from top left, Teresa Shaak, Gillian Gurney, Sadie Hericz and Chris Kazlauskas | |
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New positions help shape the future at the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association
PNA is making moves to strengthen and support our member services team. Teresa Shaak has been promoted to senior manager, PNA and PNA Foundation Services, and Gillian Gurney has been promoted to multimedia design coordinator, PNA and MANSI Media. Chris Kazlauskas has moved into a newly created position with PNA as marketing and membership coordinator. We are also excited to announce the hiring of Sadie Hericz, association support coordinator.
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Feb. 21: Professional Keystone Media Awards deadline
Celebrate the excellence of individuals in the news media profession by recognizing journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity and initiative in serving readers and audiences, and faithfully fulfills its First Amendment rights and responsibilities.
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Today: PA’s Right-to-Know Law: Best Practices for Access - virtual
During this jam-packed session led by Melissa Bevan Melewsky, Esq., PNA media law counsel, we’ll review the basics of the Right-to-Know Law and explain how to minimize delays and maximize access.
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Sherri Growden, associate publisher at the Bedford Gazette, at a PNA member visit. | |
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Mar. 7: Media Leadership Roundtable - virtual
Connect with media leaders in Pennsylvania to share insights, tackle challenges and create solutions together. This is your opportunity to discuss publishing, advertising and newsroom experiences with those who do what you do.
Roundtables are free to PNA members.
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Mar. 19: The Sunshine Act: Pennsylvania’s Open Meetings Law - virtual
Sunshine Week is the perfect time to dive into Pennsylvania’s Open Meetings Law and its effect on local coverage. Explore key issues like remote meetings, agenda requirements, executive session misuse, public comment limits, email/text deliberations and enforcing penalties for violations.
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Contact the PNA Executive Team
As a PNA member, feel free to reach out to the PNA Executive Team by phone or email with questions about member resources, exclusive training sessions, the PNA Foundation and MANSI Media, or anything else related to your membership.
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Executive Team members are: President & CEO Bill Cotter, Vice President of Finance Diane Brinser, Vice President of Operations Bob Schnarrs, PNA Foundation Executive Director Tanya Henderson, MANSI Media Sales & PNA Strategic Partnerships Director John Derr, Marketing & Membership Director Jane Hungarter, Media Law Counsel Melissa Bevan Melewsky and Director of Government Affairs Jan Murphy. | | |
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Be my MANSI Media valentine
Send that special person in your life a MANSI Media Valentine’s Day print or digital message they’ll appreciate. A thoughtful note will brighten their day.
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“We are excited at PNA to celebrate 100 years of supporting the news media industry, the importance of the First Amendment and the role of a free press. We look forward to the future with new initiatives that will lead us into our next centennial.”
- Bill Cotter, PNA president & CEO
Thank you for reading,
Bill Cotter
President & CEO
Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association
Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation
MANSI Media
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