The Illinois Supreme Court upheld lower courts’ rulings that a non-profit school athletic organization is not subject to Freedom of Information Act requests.
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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.
The fat lady is just warming up: New Voices legislation is pushing on throughout the country
Bills are advancing in states across the country, including a newly filed one that just debuted this week.
Young and the Restless: In daring twist, legislators in Indiana keep New Voices legislation on life support
Rumors of New Voices legislation's death in Indiana may have been exaggerated.
A political journalism veteran turns the spotlight on college athletics
Daniel Libit is a political journalism veteran based in Chicago with no experience in traditional sports reporting.
The Booster Redux demonstrates the importance of anti-Hazelwood laws
This week, a group of student journalists in Pittsburg, Kan. achieved something that many their age only dream of: affecting real, tangible change in their community.
Super Tuesday: New Voices Edition
Tuesday came with a flurry of activity for states considering New Voices press freedom bills, including Vermont, Rhode Island and Missouri.
Arizona case demonstrates student journalists should be mindful of court recording rules
Experts are disputing an Arizona judge’s order to journalism students to delete audio recordings of a sentencing hearing.