While I was pondering ‘What is a journalist?‘ the other day, the flip side is also worth considering. With a camera in every pocket, people are recording faces, events, news, their dinner, sunsets and everything else at a dizzying pace. When I ask Google how many, I get an answer …
Read More »School district now realizes when it’s breaking the law
I’ll give ’em this. The Washoe County School District is getting better at recognizing when it is breaking the state’s open-meeting law. As reported in the Reno Gazette-Journal this morning by Trevon Milliard, one of the district’s subcommittees acted on a controversial health-care plan even though the meeting agenda was …
Read More »School district now realizes when it’s breaking law
I’ll give ’em this. The Washoe County School District is getting better at recognizing when it is breaking the state’s open-meeting law. As reported in the Reno Gazette-Journal this morning by Trevon Milliard, one of the district’s subcommittees acted on a controversial health-care plan even though the meeting agenda was …
Read More »2002 Better Newspaper Contest award winners
Story of the Year “AFFORDABLE HOUSING STORIES” Robert Stern, Tahoe Daily Tribune ”Stories were well-crafted. It was compelling from the first paragraph. The (series) was timely and dealt with a pressing issue.” Editorial of the Year “DON’T APOLOGIZE FOR FREE SPEECH” Steve Falcone, Reno Gazette-Journal “Well-balanced, easily followed editorial. The …
Read More »2001 Better Newspaper Contest award winners
Story of the Year “PREVAILING WAGE SERIES” A.D. Hopkins, Las Vegas Review Journal “Effected major reform in state’s second largest industry affecting thousands of people and saving taxpayers thousands. Big impact because of it.” Editorial of the Year Photo of the Year “RESPITE CARE” Debra Reid, Sparks Tribune “Emotional moment …
Read More »New management seminar scheduled
What You Need to Know About Overtime and Independent Contractor Laws and Regulations Friday, October 16 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT Do you find yourself scratching your head when it comes to labor laws and regulations for independent contractors? Join Michael Zinser for this informative webinar to gain a better understanding of …
Read More »Slow down there, Labor Department
National Newspaper Association Urges US Department of Labor to Slow Down on Overtime Rule Hikes The National Newspaper Association today called on the US Department of Labor (DOL) to scale back its aggressive push to raise salary thresholds for exempt workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. DOL has …
Read More »Oh, those government tricksters
Don’t listen to what they say. Watch what they do. Here are two instances reported by Columbia Journalism Review of city officials trying to hide in plain sight. In one, a California town tried to claim video of its council meetings was copyrighted. The judge hearing the case, Michael Fitzgerald …
Read More »Notice requirements for Nevada counties and municipalities
For the most up-to-date version, be sure to read the actual statute. COUNTY GOVERNMENT 244.085 — Notice of a change in a County Commission meeting under certain circumstances, such as a meeting outside the county seat, change of the meeting place or time or a meeting with another governmental agency. …
Read More »FAQ on public notices
What are public notices? They contain information required by law to be distributed to the public. Examples include city ordinances, water-rights applications, ballot questions, bids on public works projects, hearings on zoning changes and many more. How do I publish a notice? Contact a newspaper in the county where the …
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