Policy

Florida city can ban purple newsracks, court rules01/10/95 FLORIDA -- A Coral Gables ordinance regulating the size, color and placement…

C-Span asks Congress for greater camera access to sessions11/29/94 WASHINGTON -- The public-interest cable channel C-Span asked the U.S. Congress…

Witnesses, Jurors can't charge for testimony under new law10/18/94 CALIFORNIA -- In late September, California became the first state to…

Government 900 number sells info on child molesters10/18/94 CALIFORNIA -- In late September, Gov. Pete Wilson signed a law setting…

Liberals criticize PBS for refusing to distribute program on human rights 09/20/1994 NEW YORK -- Public Broadcasting Service, most often…

CORRECTION 09/20/1994 News Media Update erroneously reported in August that Missouri's governor had signed into a law a bill allowing…

Cities can deny access to computer mapping systems under new statute 08/23/1994 MISSOURI -- Municipalities may deny access to specialized…

California to consider legislation outlawing 'checkbook journalism' 08/09/1994 CALIFORNIA -- When the California legislature reconvenes in early August, it will…

Orlando stations shutting out local candidates 08/09/1994 FLORIDA -- So many Orlando area broadcasters are refusing local political campaign ads…

Appeals court strikes down FCC guidelines for fining broadcasters 07/26/1994 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington…