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Tag: legislation

Rhode Island governor signs New Voices legislation into law

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July 19, 2017January 7, 2019 Sophie Gordon

Not only was Rhode Island the 13th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution and establish statehood, but it is now the 13th state to ensure the free-expression rights of student journalists.

Tagged Cure-Hazelwood, legislation, new voices, recent-news, Rhode Island

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

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

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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

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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

Arizona Governor vetoes New Voices bill

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May 24, 2017November 12, 2018 Marjorie Kirk

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed the New Voices bill, SB 1384, just a few days after the General Assembly wrapped up their legislative session.

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

Vermont takes major steps to protect journalists – ALL journalists

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May 18, 2017September 5, 2018 Marjorie Kirk

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.

Tagged blog, Blogroll, legislation, new voices, recent-news, Vermont

After 25 years, Arizona legislature votes to secure free press rights for students

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May 10, 2017December 4, 2018 Roxann Elliott

It was 25 years in the making, but student press protections finally passed the Arizona legislature Tuesday.

Tagged Arizona, legislation, new voices, recent-news

New Voices tallies big win in Vermont

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May 6, 2017December 4, 2018 Roxann Elliott

After months of back-and-forth, student press protections are on their way to the governor’s desk in Vermont.

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

The fat lady is just warming up: New Voices legislation is pushing on throughout the country

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April 28, 2017September 5, 2018 Roxann Elliott

Bills are advancing in states across the country, including a newly filed one that just debuted this week.

Tagged Arizona, blog, Blogroll, Cure-Hazelwood, legislation, Michigan, Nevada, new voices, recent-news, Vermont

Indiana student press freedom bill runs out of time

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April 24, 2017December 4, 2018 Roxann Elliott

A Hail Mary attempt to pass legislation guaranteeing constitutional protections for student journalists fell short in Indiana.

Tagged Indiana, legislation, new voices, recent-news

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