Legislation Requiring More Accountability and Transparency Dies in the House
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Legislation Requiring More Accountability and Transparency Dies in the House

  • WPA Staff February 2023 Newsletter
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Legislation that would have enhanced transparency in government through increasing access to information by capitalizing on Wyoming newspapers’ online readership died on third reading in the House.  

If HB164, “Legal notice publication on websites”, would have made it through the 2023 legislative session and been signed into law, it would have effectively required all newspapers, when a legal notice is required to publish in print, that it also be placed free and open to the public and free to the placing entity on the newspaper’s website and a statewide website maintained by legal newspapers. The bill was sponsored by Representatives D. Zwonitzer, Sherwood, Singh and Stith, and Senators Barlow, Landen, Nethercott and Pappas...

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WPA Board of Directors

WPA Board of Directors

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Committees this year include: Hall of Fame, Legislative, Marketing, Contest & Convention, and Media Literacy. To view a list of all committee members go to wyopress.org/site/board_members.html. If you would like to work on any of the WPA committees, please contact Darcie at the WPA Office...

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WPA Foundation Pledges

WPA Foundation Pledges

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At the 2023 WPA annual general membership meeting publishers made pledges to the Foundation (WPAF) in the form of advertising to be deducted from the 2023 Wyoming Department of Insurance payment for 28 newspapers.  

The WPAF is dedicated to supporting and ensuring the highest degree of professionalism among journalists through journalism education. The foundation also promotes the education of the public regarding its right to know and the role the free press plays in a society...

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2023 WPA Membership Dues

2023 WPA Membership Dues

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Invoices for 2023 WPA newspaper membership dues were emailed February 20th. Besides the base membership dues, the total includes the scholarship fund, legislative action fund and legal defense fund, and NNA membership...

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Legislation Requiring More Accountability and Transparency Dies in the House

Legislation Requiring More Accountability and Transparency Dies in the House

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Legislation that would have enhanced transparency in government through increasing access to information by capitalizing on Wyoming newspapers’ online readership died on third reading in the House.  

If HB164, “Legal notice publication on websites”, would have made it through the 2023 legislative session and been signed into law, it would have effectively required all newspapers, when a legal notice is required to publish in print, that it also be placed free and open to the public and free to the placing entity on the newspaper’s website and a statewide website maintained by legal newspapers. The bill was sponsored by Representatives D. Zwonitzer, Sherwood, Singh and Stith, and Senators Barlow, Landen, Nethercott and Pappas...

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Get ready Wyoming Newspapers, Sunshine Week will be here before you know it!

Get ready Wyoming Newspapers, Sunshine Week will be here before you know it!

Open government is good government!

To ensure transparency in government, Wyoming has Sunshine Laws requiring government transparency and accountability - a three-legged stool of open government essential to our democracy including open meeting laws, freedom of information or public record laws, and public notice laws...

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Wyoming Press Association Digital Initiative

Wyoming Press Association Digital Initiative

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*ATTENTION*

The Wyoming Press Association will be awarding newspaper members funding to assist in the establishment of websites for legal newspapers who either do not have websites or websites that do not have content or limited functionality...

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Riverton, Lander, & Wind River- Reporter Wanted

Riverton, Lander, & Wind River- Reporter Wanted

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The Riverton Ranger and Lander Journal, and Wind River News, seek a reporter who wants to be a part of it all; from telling touching feature stories to compelling enterprising reports.

Job description in link...

Jim Angell to be Inducted into the Hall of Fame

Jim Angell to be Inducted into the Hall of Fame

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Please join us in celebrating Jim Angell. Former executive director of the Wyoming Press Association (WPA) will be inducted into the Wyoming Press Association Hall of Fame on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the 124th Annual WPA Convention.

Cover photo courtesy of AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

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2023 WPA Convention Spotlight

2023 WPA Convention Spotlight

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The 124th Annual WPA Convention is packed with relevant training sessions, professional discussions, valuable networking and knowledgeable speakers. The WPA is extremely excited to have Richard Brown from the Daily Beast as the opening keynote speaker to kick things off by talking about the most powerful and relevant resources and information that your news organization can conveniently deliver to the coming generation of readers. He will focus on Journalism and revenue carving a path for sustainability and how leveraging resourceful content may be the key to unlocking the future.

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2022 WPA Digital Statewide Network Pays Out

2022 WPA Digital Statewide Network Pays Out

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The WPA statewide program can not be a success without newspaper participation. Within is a thank you to all the papers who participated and a break-down of the benefits of the statewide advertising program. The digital network’s price to advertisers is $2,495 for 500,000 impressions over 30-days – $4.99cpm.

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Best Practices for Publishing Public Notices According to the Public Notice Resource Center

Best Practices for Publishing Public Notices According to the Public Notice Resource Center

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Publishers in both their print and digital formats should be making the best efforts to direct public attention to public notices with quick access to website links, informing the public through journalistic enterprise, providing efficient indexing for ease of reader, and providing the best customer experience during the process of placing notices.

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WyoSports Seeks Assistant Editor

WyoSports Seeks Assistant Editor

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WyoSports – the combined sports department of the Laramie Boomerang and Wyoming Tribune Eagle (Cheyenne) – is seeking a driven, dynamic and detail-oriented editor and reporter to oversee the Laramie half of its operation...

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Capital City Newspaper Needing a Local Gov./Business Reporter

Capital City Newspaper Needing a Local Gov./Business Reporter

The Wyoming Tribune Eagle has two immediate openings for passionate journalists looking to improve their skills as part of our award-winning news team. Whether you’re a fresh college grad or a seasoned veteran reporter, our main objective is to make you a better journalist while you’re with us so you’re prepared for the next stage of your career...

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Capital City Newspaper Seeks Passionate Journalists Who Want to Learn

Capital City Newspaper Seeks Passionate Journalists Who Want to Learn

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The Wyoming Tribune Eagle has two immediate openings for passionate journalists looking to improve their skills as part of our award-winning news team. Whether you’re a fresh college grad or a seasoned veteran reporter, our main objective is to make you a better journalist while you’re with us so you’re prepared for the next stage of your career...

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Education/Sports Reporter Wanted

Education/Sports Reporter Wanted

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Looking to work with the top daily newspaper in Wyoming? The Sheridan Press needs a education/sports reporter to join its team...

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Examiner's Ufford earns Freedom of the Press Award

Examiner's Ufford earns Freedom of the Press Award

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Sublette Examiner and Pinedale Roundup reporter Joy Ufford received the American Legion’s Freedom of the Press Award from Michael Edison, American Legion Post No. 47 commander and U.S. Army, at the PHS Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11.

WPA Directory 2023

WPA Directory 2023

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This is a reminder to send your updated directory information to the WPA. Further details can be found within the article link...

Four WPA Board of Director Positions Vacancies

Four WPA Board of Director Positions Vacancies

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There are four WPA board of director position vacancies to fill. The 2023 General Membership meeting will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, during the WPA’s 124th Annual Convention...

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Convention is Just Around the Corner!

Convention is Just Around the Corner!

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After several years, the Wyoming Press Association’s annual convention is BACK at Little America Hotel & Resort in Cheyenne! In addition to all of the fun activities WPA has planned, feel free to check out the hotel’s driving range, gift shop, the lounge, or the restaurant, which features a brand-new menu...

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Time is Running Out to Save Local News

Time is Running Out to Save Local News

Local journalism is a cornerstone of democracy and a vital source of information for communities across the country, with newsrooms covering local politics, high school sports, local business openings, cultural events, and other matters that help a community remain vibrant and connected. But…

Economic Summary Report for the Second Quarter of 2022

Economic Summary Report for the Second Quarter of 2022

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A new edition of the Wyoming Economic Summary Report is now available. 

On the whole, Wyoming recorded approximately 5,900 or 2.2% more payroll jobs in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the prior year.  Leisure and hospitality (mostly restaurant & lodging) led this growth with 2,100 (5.9%) more jobs...

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Statewide Advertising Programs Dividends

Statewide Advertising Programs Dividends

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WPA members should have received third quarter 2x2/2x4 and WyCAN dividend payments for the year. Checks were mailed out to all the papers on Oct. 14th. The payments reflect income from the two advertising programs taken in between July 1 to September 30, 2022...

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Convention Speaker Spotlight Pt. 2

Convention Speaker Spotlight Pt. 2

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The 124th annual convention will kick off Thursday, Jan. 19 with registration opening in the afternoon and a welcome reception in the evening...

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WPA & Column Event Nov. 17

WPA & Column Event Nov. 17

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   As a member of the Wyoming Press Association (WPA), your newspaper has access to free software that automates the public notice process and displays local notices on your own website...

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Contest Time!

Contest Time!

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   It's time for journalists, photographers, designers, columnists, and associate members to pull together entries that show off their best work for the WPA’s Annual Contest...

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NPPA and WPA Legislative Letter- Drone Bills

NPPA and WPA Legislative Letter- Drone Bills

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   The Wyoming Press Association joined comments drafted and submitted by the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA),along with WyoFile, to the Wyoming Joint Judiciary Committee to be considered for their Sept. 13th meeting on draft bills pertaining to drones and trespassing. They are Draft Bill 23LSO-0110 and Draft Bill 23LSO-0112...

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International Newspaper Carrier Day 2022

International Newspaper Carrier Day 2022

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International Newspaper Carrier Day 2022  

   International Newspaper Carrier Day is held each year in conjunction with National Newspaper Week, an annual week dedicated to celebrating the impact of newspapers to communities large and small... 

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Convention 2023 Teaser

Convention 2023 Teaser

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124th WPA Annual Convention 

   The Wyoming Press Association is starting to gear up for our 2023 Annual Convention. It will be held at the Little America Hotel and Resort in Cheyenne, WY January 18-21...

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2022 Newspaper Contest

2022 Newspaper Contest

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2022 Newspaper Contest 

   Towards the end of October, expect to see your newspaper 2022 Pacemaker contest packet in your email inbox. The WPA will also make the rules available on their website for both the newspapers and associate members...

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