Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed the New Voices bill, SB 1384, just a few days after the General Assembly wrapped up their legislative session.
Arizona Governor vetoes New Voices bill
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Illinois Supreme Court rules high school association not subject to open records laws
The Illinois Supreme Court upheld lower courts’ rulings that a non-profit school athletic organization is not subject to Freedom of Information Act requests.
Vermont takes major steps to protect journalists – ALL journalists
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed Senate Bill 96, a reporter shield law that will protect journalists – even unpaid ones working outside of mainstream professional news organizations – from being forced to share information gained in confidence.
Michigan State sues ESPN over network's FOIA request
Michigan State University filed a lawsuit against ESPN after a reporter filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the university police department for reports related to sexual assault allegations.
Illinois appellate court rules College of DuPage Foundation is subject to open records requests
An Illinois judge has ruled in favor of The Chicago Tribune, which sued the College of DuPage and the College of DuPage Foundation for access to records under the Freedom of Information Act.
Federal court ruling recognizes students' First Amendment right to make recordings on school grounds
Students have a constitutionally protected right to record the activities of school authorities on school grounds during school time, unless the school shows that recording will be substantially disruptive, a Maine judge decides in a case that could clarify the rights of student newsgatherers everywhere.
After 25 years, Arizona legislature votes to secure free press rights for students
It was 25 years in the making, but student press protections finally passed the Arizona legislature Tuesday.
New Voices tallies big win in Vermont
After months of back-and-forth, student press protections are on their way to the governor’s desk in Vermont.
Community College newspaper has its final issue reinstated, earns letter of support
A community college in Kansas has walked back, in part, actions taken to restrict its own student newspaper.
4140835-41846500May 3, 2017 Carter File, President Hutchinson
4140835-41846500May 3, 2017Carter File, PresidentHutchinson Community College1300 N. PlumHutchinson, KS 67501President File,The members of the Kansas Collegiate Media would like to express our support of the Collegian and the student journalists at Hutchinson Community College. Seizure of newspapers is an obvious violation of the First Amendment as is cancelling the final issue of the Collegian.… Continue reading 4140835-41846500May 3, 2017 Carter File, President Hutchinson