Policy

City law barring workers from talking to press struck down 12/16/96 NEW YORK--In late November, a federal District Court judge…

Safety commission's restrictions on access lead to protest 12/02/96

Florida law unclear on reporters' rights, federal judge says11/18/96 FLORIDA--Florida law is unclear on whether a balancing test should be…

Agency denies approval of rules banning state prison interviews11/18/96 CALIFORNIA--In late October, a state agency in Sacramento decided not to…

Governors ask networks to delay announcements until polls close11/18/96 NATIONAL--Nine Republican governors from Western states in late October asked the…

Medical malpractice, disciplinary information available by phone11/18/96 MASSACHUSETTS--A bill that allows people in Massachusetts to receive previously withheld information about…

Suit filed over military ban of sexually explicit material11/18/96 NEW YORK--Attempting to overturn an act that forbids sales and rental…

Cigarette tax ads must identify hidden sponsor, FCC says11/18/96 OREGON--In late October, the Federal Communications Commission ruled that television and…

Federal appellate court votes down camera access11/04/96 LOUISIANA--In mid-October, judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans (5th…

UPDATE10/21/96 NEW JERSEY-- A bill permitting newspaper delivery vehicles and news media reporters and photographers on New Jersey roads during…