Awards Luncheon 2014
Below are tweets leading up to, during and immediately following the New England First Amendment Coalition’s 2014 Annual Luncheon, featuring James Risen of The New York Times.
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Mass. Legislature Debates Shield Bill for Reporters
By Robert A. Bertsche BOSTON — I attended the spirited hearing at the State House on the proposed Massachusetts shield bill,
A Year Later, Exemptions Chipping Away at RI Open Records Law
By John Marion PROVIDENCE – A year ago Rhode Island open government advocates were celebrating a huge milestone. We had
AG Balks at Sharing Report on RI Inmate’s Suicide with Family
By Karen Bordeleau PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island attorney general’s office has once again decided to withhold public records from the
These Are Rough Times for Government Transparency in Conn.
By James H. Smith HARTFORD, Conn. — In 1975, under the enlightened leadership of Gov. Ella T. Grasso, the Connecticut General
Maine Makes Info on Concealed Gun Permits Secret
By Judith Meyer On April 25, Maine joined at least 25 other states in making concealed carry permits confidential governmental records. The
Database on Maine ‘Concealed Carry’ Permits Could Be Pricey
By Judith Meyer On April 3, Maine’s Judiciary Committee voted 10-3 to create a new public access exception to shield personal identifying information of
Legal Briefing and Other Advocacy
NEFAC files and joins amicus briefs, letters and statements addressing important First Amendment issues. This is a listing of those
Digital Journalism Must Focus on Traditional Media Virtues, Balboni Tells NEFAC Luncheon
PRESS RELEASE CONTACT Rose Cavanagh | 401.331.7209 | rosecavanagh.nefac@gmail.com BOSTON — The “relentless focus” on building an audience must not overwhelm
Commentary and Coverage
NEFAC’s expert testimony appears in news media across the country and its advocacy attracts considerable press coverage. Below are links