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National Newspaper Association supports establishment of fallen journalists memorial
June 26, 2019
National Newspaper Association President Andrew Johnson, publisher of the Dodge County Pionier, Mayville, Wisconsin, today threw the support of NNA behind proposed legislation to allow a new memorial in Washington, D.C., for journalists killed in the line of duty.
It is time to recognize the journalists who gave their all
July 1, 2019
An editorial by the National Newspaper Association
WASHINGTON, D.C. — World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle died during the invasion of Okinawa in 1945. In his pocket was a draft of his last column, “On Victory in Europe.” He wrote, “...the companionship of two and a half years of death and misery is a spouse that tolerates no divorce. Such companionship finally becomes a part of one’s soul, and it cannot be obliterated.”
National Newspaper Association cheers senators for Freedom of Information Act bill
July 24, 2019
A bipartisan team of senators on July 23 introduced a bill to repair a gaping hole created by the U.S. Supreme Court in June that keeps food stamp payments to retailers secret.
SCOTUS overturns FOIA precedent
June 24, 2019
A June 24 U.S. Supreme Court decision eroded the federal Freedom of Information Act when it ruled in favor of businesses withholding information about the revenues they receive as part of taxpayer-supported programs.
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NNA to honor distinguished community leader with 2019 McKinney Award
July 8, 2019
PENSACOLA, Florida — Susan Rowell of Lancaster, South Carolina, will be honored during the National Newspaper Association’s 133rd Annual Convention & Trade Show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she will be presented with the Emma C. McKinney Award at the association’s business breakfast on Oct. 5, 2019.
NNA to honor distinguished community leader with 2019 Amos Award
July 8, 2019
PENSACOLA, Florida — Reed Anfinson, publisher and owner of the Swift County Monitor-News in Benson, Minnesota, and the Grant County Herald in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, and partner in Quinco Press, Inc., a central printing plant that prints 36 publications, will be presented with the James O. Amos Award on Oct. 5, 2019, during the National Newspaper Association’s 133rd Annual Convention & Trade Show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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.
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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.
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