PRESS Act unanimously passes the House. Now on to the Senate!

The House of Representatives has unanimously passed the PRESS Act, a bipartisan federal reporter’s shield law that would protect journalists from being forced to name their sources in federal court and would stop the federal government from spying on journalists through their technology providers.

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America’s Newspapers is committed to delivering the latest information on key industry topics for publishers, market leaders and department heads. The Mega-Conference is the premiere conference for the news industry. From conference sessions to hallway conversations, the Mega-Conference will deliver results. Publishers are encouraged to attend with their key department heads.

The Mega-Conference, set for April 14-16 in Phoenix, Arizona, will held at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown — located near the Phoenix Convention Center, just minutes from Sky Harbor Airport.

Newspaper executives: Register early at the lowest discounted rates. And, save an additional $200 by taking part in the popular Roundtable Sessions to be held during the conference.

Solutions Partners: The Mega-Conference is the premiere conference for the news industry and a must-attend for newspaper leaders and solutions suppliers, alike. Don't miss your chance to get in front of industry leaders and share your company's expertise and the results you can drive. Contact Patty Slusher for information about sponsorship opportunities at the Mega-Conference.

For information about reserving a hotel room, click here.

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Carmage Walls Commentary Prize honors courageous column and editorial writing

Awards for excellence in editorial writing (representing the view of the newspaper) and awards for excellence in column writing (columns written by one or more individuals) will be presented this October in Phoenix, Arizona, at the America's Newspapers Senior Leadership Conference. Win cash prizes and recognition!

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Ron Prince named regional publisher overseeing Louisiana and Mississippi papers

Ron Prince has been named the regional publisher overseeing the Lake Charles, Bogalusa and LaPlace newspapers in Louisiana and the Picayune, Mississippi, publication for Carpenter Media Group.

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Delaware Online/The News Journal names Regan Apo as general manager

In this role, Regan Apo will work closely with Executive Editor Mike Feeley to strengthen local connections with businesses and brands to drive community-based strategies and engagement. She will begin the new assignment Feb. 5.

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Ryan Kedzierski to join Knoxville News Sentinel as general manager

“Ryan has a tremendous track record of success of building strong partnerships with local businesses and elevating the profile of key brands,” Executive Editor Joel Christopher said.

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Gannett announces sales lead for company's Florida markets

Gannett announced the hiring of Jim Fogler to head sales for the company's Florida region, where it operates more than 20 newspapers. Fogler most recently held the position of president and chief executive at the Florida Press Association.

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Dorany Pineda joins Climate and Environment team at AP

In a memo to staff, Climate and Environment News Director Peter Prengaman announced that Dorany Pineda will join The Associated Press to cover the intersection of Latinos, water, climate and environment in the U.S.

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