Hoosier State Press Association - The Indiana Publisher
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Annual Meetings Reduced rates extended until Jan. 22! & Government Conference Feb. 5-6 in Indianapolis • Register now at HSPAfoundation.org The Indiana Publisher Published on second Thursday monthly Volume 79, Issue 1 • January 9, 2014 2014 INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY Ag gag legislation tries for early start HSPA rolls up sleeves as legislature begins A lthough the 2014 General Assembly's scheduled opening Jan. 6 was delayed by winter weather, HSPA already has identified some bills it will oppose and support. S.B. 101, authored by State Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle, is this year's Senate version of the ag-gag bill. Prior to the storm, S.B. 101 was scheduled for Travis Holdman a Jan. 7 hearing before the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee, chaired by State Sen. Michael Young, R-Indianapolis. Holdman's current bill doesn't mention the taking of photos or videos like in last year's ag-gag effort, but under the proposal the unauthorized taking of images could be included as an element for an arrest for criminal trespass. The legislation would allow agribusiness operators to set what is and isn't illegal to photograph based on what they included in a warning sign posted on the property. The bill also would allow for a criminal charge if the posting of the photos or video created a pecuniary loss for the agribusiness. HSPA opposes the concept of the bill, another attempt to stifle the First Amendment expression of individuals critical of agribusiness practices. Judging from a hearing Jan. 8, S.B. 101 will be amended before it receives a vote in the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee. Young allowed more than an hour of testimony. HSPA executive director and general counsel Steve Key told the committee that the bill constituted poor public policy in that it would chill public debate Get in gear for 2014 at the Annual Meetings Register by Jan. 22 for reduced rates T he HSPA and Foundation Annual Meetings and Government Conference Feb. 5-6 will bring together the state's newspaper executives at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. Ken Paulson, president of the First Amendment Center, will deliver the keynote address. Paulson, also dean of the College of Mass Communication at Middle Tennessee State University, brings his experience as former editor in chief of USA Today. Throughout his career, Paulson has drawn on his background as a journalist and lawyer, serving as the editor or managing editor of newspapers in five states. Early-bird registration and hotel reservation deadlines for the event have been extended to Jan. 22 in light of busy schedules following the recent winter storm. Register at lower rates by Jan. 22 at HSPAfoundation.org/annualmeetings, or fax the form newspapers received by mail (or download it at HSPAfoundation. org/annualmeetings). Reserve hotel rooms by Jan. 22 for the HSPA group rate. Use the link at HSPAfoundation.org/annualmeetings or call the JW Marriott at (866) 704-6162. Val Hoeppner, an experienced backpack journalist, will present strategies for digital news in a session on Using Social Media Effectively. See Meetings, Page 8 Don't miss it When: Join us WednesdayThursday, Feb.5-6 Where: JW Marriott, Indianapolis Deadline: Earlybird deadline extended to Jan. 22 (payment may follow) Hotel: Group rate extended to Jan. 22. Use the link at HSPAfoundation.org/ annualmeetings, or call (866) 7046162 Larry Maynard of NGM Partners, formerly with Newspaper Services of America Information: (317) 803-4772 or sgoldsby@ hspa.com Val Hoeppner, trainer, media strategist and digital journalist See Legislation, Page 8 INSIDE Want a sales or graphics intern? The Foundation will help papers find advertising interns. Page 2 What: Seminars and idea-sharing designed to offer immediate ways newspaper executives can take action to improve revenue and business operations Registration: Go to www.HSPA foundation.org/ annualmeetings to register online or download a paper form, or return the form newspapers received by mail Publishers will learn from these industry experts Feb. 5-6 Ken Paulson, president of the First Amendment Center and USA Today pioneer Annual Meetings & Government Conference Foundation donation drive: Patrick Lanman of Vevay Newspapers asks newspaper employees to contribute $20. Page 3 Key Points: What's in a front page? A lot of interest and history, according to social media feeds. Page 8 Hey can they do that? Steve Key answers your legal questions. Page 8