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The Utah Media Coalition weighs in on HB122. The Ogden Standard-Examiner says “Don’t Mess with GRAMA!” (the accompanying political cartoon by the very insightful Cal Grondahl). Joel Campbell offers insight on SB208.
There’s a number of bills being circulated on the hill taking aim at the public’s right to know and the news media in particular. Find out more on Joel Campbell’s site and consider getting involved in speaking out against some of this.
Utah SPJ member Joel Campbell spends a lot of time at the capitol working on behalf of open records, public and news media interests. Get the very latest on what is happening and how it affects YOU at his blog. We’d also welcome your support and help by speaking out against legislation that shuts the … More The blog you NEED to be reading…
A reminder that February 27 is the deadline to enter the annual Utah Headliners Chapter contest! You can download a copy of the contest guidelines here. A .pdf version of the entry form (just type in the info and print) can be downloaded here. The cost to enter is $10 per entry for SPJ members … More Contest deadline approaching!
From Utah SPJ board member Linda Petersen: “Here’s an upcoming workshop that some of you might be interested in.” Watchdog WorkshopSalt Lake City — May 1-2, 2009Friday – Saturday Hosted by The Salt Lake Tribune and the University of Utah IRE is bringing its highly rated Better Watchdog Workshop to Salt Lake City. We’ll offer … More IRE Watchdog Workshop
That’s right, it’s time for the SPJ Region 9 Conference! We’re hosting it and working up a whole bunch of interesting panel discussions and seminars to help you adapt to these changing times in journalism. Registration is $35 for SPJ members before March 27. It’s $45 if you pay at the door. You can register … More Register Now for Region 9 Conference!
The Utah Headliners Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will hold its monthly board meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 at KSL. The agenda is as follows: Black Hole Sunshine Nominations, update o Who? o When? What have I done for SPJ this month? o Gus, Ben and Tom have figured out … More Board meeting time!
It’s almost time for the 2009 SPJ Regional Conference. Register now by clicking on the button below: Conference fees SPJ members $35.00 Non-members $45.00
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