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Rejecting family privacy claims, judge won't block release of UConn surveillance video to media requesters

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June 12, 2017September 5, 2018 Sophie Gordon

A state-court judge denied a motion for protective order filed by survivors of a UConn student killed in an accident following a fraternity party. The Hartford newspaper sought access to the video under the state open-records act.

Tagged Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission, fraternity death, recent-news, University of Connecticut

Three Michigan State football players charged in secretive sexual assault investigation

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June 10, 2017November 12, 2018 Marjorie Kirk

Three Michigan State University football players have been charged in a sexual assault case that has been shrouded in secrecy by the university.

Tagged FOIA, Michigan State University, open records, recent-news, Title IX

Start spreadin' the news, New York's considering a student press freedom bill

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June 9, 2017December 4, 2018 Sophie Gordon

A New York legislator, inspired by visiting a hometown high-school newsroom, proposes legislation to protect the independence of student journalists. But consideration is unlikely until 2018, with the legislative session winding down for the year. 

Tagged new voices, New York, recent-news, student press freedom

Foul ball: Retaliatory benching can support a First Amendment claim, court rules

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June 8, 2017September 5, 2018 Frank LoMonte

Breaking with other courts that say the lost chance to play high-school sports can't be the basis of a First Amendment case, a Texas court allows a student ballplayer to proceed with his whistleblower retaliation claim.

Tagged First Amendment retaliation, high-school-athletics, recent-news, Wright v. Denison Independent School District

University foundation settled FOIA lawsuit, underwent forensic audit

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June 8, 2017September 5, 2018 Sophie Gordon

The University of Louisville Foundation‘s ‘forensic’ audit will be released Thursday and is expected to reveal how the foundation handled endowment funds from 2010 to 2016.

Tagged audit, blog, FOIA, Kentucky, lawsuit, recent-news, university foundations, University of Louisville

Nevada governor signs New Voices bill into law

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June 5, 2017January 7, 2019 Marjorie Kirk

Nevada students and journalists alike rejoiced when Gov. Sandoval signed Senate Bill 240 into law late Friday night.

Tagged Cure-Hazelwood, legislation, Nevada, new voices, reent-news

New Hampshire college journalists fight for press access on campus

News
June 1, 2017November 12, 2018 Sophie Gordon

Despite administration stating there is not campus-wide requirement that all interviews go through campus PR, faculty and student journalists at Keene State College are pushing for a clearer press access policy.

Tagged "campus press", New Hampshire, press-access, recent-news

You can quote me on that: Yearbook quotes elicit censorship and refund offers

Uncategorized
May 31, 2017September 5, 2018 Marjorie Kirk

It’s that time of year again when school administrators and student journalists face the nail-biting moment of yearbook release, mostly excitement with just a bit of (occasionally well-founded) trepidation.

Tagged blog, Blogroll, high school yearbook, recent-news, yearbook

Nevada Senate confirms House vote and sends New Voices bill to Governor

News
May 26, 2017November 12, 2018 Marjorie Kirk

Nevada’s New Voices bill, Senate Bill 420, passed the state legislature this week, awaiting only the governor’s signature before it becomes law.

Tagged Cure-Hazelwood, legislation, Nevada, new voices, recent-news

Vermont Governor signs New Voices bill into law

News
May 25, 2017January 7, 2019 Marjorie Kirk

It’s been a busy month in Vermont, where journalists have secured two First Amendment victories in a week after Gov. Phil Scott signed New Voices legislation on Thursday.

Tagged Cure-Hazelwood, legislation, new voices, recent-news, Vermont

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