H.R. 4756 now has 40 bipartisan co-sponsors in the House

Five additional Congressional representatives have signed on as co-sponsors of the Community News & Small Business Support Act (H.R. 4756) — three Democrats and two Republicans. This brings the number of co-sponsors to 40.

Newly added are: Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-5), Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-3), Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL-7) and Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15).

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Wisconsin news media would be boosted by three new bills

It’s no secret the news industry has suffered from declining revenues for years, with the situation so dire that many newsrooms across the country have shut down. Now, three state Democrats are trying to help local newsrooms in Wisconsin with a set of three bills aimed at paying for journalists, reporting projects and subscriptions.

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Carmage Walls Commentary Prize to award cash prizes honoring courageous columns and editorials

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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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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Jim Falzone named publisher of North of Boston Media Group

Jim Falzone, a longtime and highly esteemed employee of the company, has been named publisher of North of Boston Media Group.

Falzone previously served as general manager for the eight newspapers that comprise North of Boston Media Group in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In addition, he serves as vice president of production for parent company CNHI, LLC, and is president of the Northeast Association of Communication Executives.

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