Celebrating 134 Years of NNA
Top Stories
Legislation to permit non-profit status for newspapers draws NNA support
June 7, 2019
National Newspaper Association today applauded introduction of legislation that would make it easier for publishers to convert their newspapers to non-profit status if they choose. The bill, the Saving Local Newspapers Act, by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-CA, would clarify that publishing can be an acceptable purpose under non-profit tax rules. It would also allow advertising revenues to support a non-profit operation without being taxed as unrelated business income.
National Newspaper Association opens RFP for website redesign
June 3, 2019
The National Newspaper Association is seeking an experienced web design and development firm to assist in transforming www.nnaweb.org into a simple-to-use information hub for members, member prospects and the newspaper industry at large.
National Newspaper Association recommends phasing in proposed salary threshold for exempt employees of small businesses
May 22, 2019
National Newspaper Association this week objected to a proposed 50% increase in exempt employee salaries under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and recommended instead a phased-in schedule for small businesses.
In March, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed increasing the threshold salary for employees exempt from overtime pay under the FLSA to $35,300 annually, up from the existing threshold of $23,660.
Resolution to preserve Saturday mail nears critical mass
May 1, 2019
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives went into Easter recess lacking only five sponsors to reach a majority on a non-binding resolution in favor of preserving six-day mail. The resolution, H Res 54, expresses the sense of the House that the body should take all reasonable measures to preserve Saturday mail service. Original sponsors were Reps. Gerald Connolly, D-VA, and Sam Graves, R-MO.
See More Articles...Amos, McKinney and Phillips Awards
NNA to honor distinguished community leader with 2018 Amos Award
June 27, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Mike Buffington, editor and co-publisher of the Jackson Herald in Jefferson, GA, will be presented with the James O. Amos Award on Sept. 29 during the National Newspaper Association’s 132nd Annual Convention & Trade Show in Norfolk, VA.
NNA to honor distinguished community leader with 2017 Amos Award
June 26, 2017
John S. “Chip” Hutcheson III of Princeton, KY, will be honored during the National Newspaper Association’s 131st Annual Convention & Trade Show in Tulsa, OK, where he will be presented with the James O. Amos Award at the association’s business breakfast on Oct. 7, 2017.
NNA to honor distinguished community leader with 2017 McKinney Award
June 26, 2017
Anne W. Adams of Monterey, VA, will be honored during the National Newspaper Association’s 131st Annual Convention & Trade Show in Tulsa, OK, where she will be presented with the Emma C. McKinney Award at the association’s business breakfast on Oct. 7, 2017
NNA to honor young community leader with the 2017 Daniel M. Phillips Leadership Award
June 26, 2017
Trevor Vernon will be honored during the National Newspaper Association’s 131st Annual Convention & Trade Show, when he will be presented with the
Daniel M. Phillips Leadership Award.
See More Articles...Postal
Resolution to preserve Saturday mail nears critical mass
May 1, 2019
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives went into Easter recess lacking only five sponsors to reach a majority on a non-binding resolution in favor of preserving six-day mail. The resolution, H Res 54, expresses the sense of the House that the body should take all reasonable measures to preserve Saturday mail service. Original sponsors were Reps. Gerald Connolly, D-VA, and Sam Graves, R-MO.
Need to explain the Postal Service to someone? Send this video!
National Newspaper Association members concerned about inaction by Congress to protect the future of mail delivery may find a handy aid for their advocacy in a new video by the Coalition for a 21st Century Postal Service. The 21st Century coalition, of which NNA is a member, represents a mailing industry worth more than a $1 trillion, accounting for thousands of American jobs.
Non-deliverable charges to nonsubscribers or nonrequesters reduced by postal-addressing rule change long sought by NNA
December 27, 2018
Periodical newspapers which mail copies to nonsubscribers or nonrequesters using specific addresses are in for some relief from burdensome Address Changes Notices (PS Form 3579, usually on a yellow sticker). The charge is now 59 cents per notice in hard copy.
In-county newspapers get favorable price increase proposal except for Saturation when sampling, or for Requesters
October 31, 2018
A U.S. Postal Service rate case was filed Oct. 10 for changes effective Jan. 27, 2019.
See More Articles...
