NNA News
Urban newspapers might be suffering, but what about small-town publications?
November 29, 2011
NET Radio, a statewide public radio network originating in Lincoln, NE, broadcast the story below about community newspapers in Nebraska.
Gerri Peterson deftly flipped through the pages of the latest Hooker County Tribune newspaper. "I'm just checking to make sure that the pages are in order and not upside-down or ..." she trailed off with a chuckle. "Which has happened before, (though) not to me."
Urgent alert on postal reform
November 7, 2011
A bipartisan group of Senate leaders broke a stalemate on postal reform legislation to develop a package of financial relief, workforce revisions and service protections for mailers in November.
NNA applauds roll back of tax reporting requirements
September 15, 2011
The National Newspaper Association today applauded a 314-112 vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to roll back onerous new tax reporting requirements.
The AP offers Civil War photos for use by NNA member newspapers
September 15, 2011
The Associated Press compiled a collection of Civil War photos from Library of Congress and the AP Photo Archives
Internet access still not available to all
September 15, 2011
Up to 10 percent of Americans lack access to basic Internet connections fast enough to download simple Web pages and videos, according to findings recently released by the federal government.
PRC throws red flags at Saturday mail elimination
September 15, 2011
Elimination of Saturday mail service requires more study and a better implementation plan to protect impacted customers, the Postal Regulatory Commission said.
NNA welcomes rollback of tax reporting law
September 15, 2011
National Newspaper Association President Elizabeth K. Parker welcomed today’s 87-12 Senate vote to restore 1099 tax form reporting to 2010 levels and eliminate a threatening new burden on small businesses. Parker is co-publisher of Recorder Community Newspapers in Stirling, NJ.
SC town chosen as site for NNA’s 2012 convention
September 15, 2011
The National Newspaper Association is pleased to announce that Charleston, SC, will be the destination for its 126th Annual Convention & Trade Show, Oct. 4-7, 2012.
TX paper wins early-bird contest
September 15, 2011
The Ozona (TX) Stockman, a weekly newspaper serving readers in Texas, was picked in a blind drawing from among 18 early-bird contest entrants to win a free registration and ticket to the awards ceremony valued at approximately $415 to the National Newspaper Association’s 125th Annual Convention & Trade Show later this fall.
Albuquerque is headquarters for NNA’S 125th annual convention
September 15, 2011
Authentic cultural scenes unfold in historic Old Town Albuquerque, a 300-year-old village that is steeped in history.
