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Related: About this forumThe Latest: Bill Cast as Media Rebuke by Christie Advances
Source: Associated Press
The Latest: Bill Cast as Media Rebuke by Christie Advances
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TRENTON, N.J. Dec 15, 2016, 12:01 PM ET
The Latest on New Jersey legislation to scrap a requirement that legal notices be published in newspapers. (all times local):
11:45 a.m.
A New Jersey Senate panel advanced legislation that would scrap a requirement that government agencies publish legal notices for public meetings, contract bids and other matters in newspapers.
The Senate government committee voted Thursday to advance the legislation without recommendation, which means senators could change their vote when it comes for a final vote, possibly by Monday. The Assembly is also weighing the bill Thursday.
Newspapers and political opponents of Republican Gov. Chris Christie say he is targeting media organizations over their coverage of him.
The governor's office and supporters say the bill could save local governments millions, but a cost estimate was not available Thursday.
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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TRENTON, N.J. Dec 15, 2016, 12:01 PM ET
The Latest on New Jersey legislation to scrap a requirement that legal notices be published in newspapers. (all times local):
11:45 a.m.
A New Jersey Senate panel advanced legislation that would scrap a requirement that government agencies publish legal notices for public meetings, contract bids and other matters in newspapers.
The Senate government committee voted Thursday to advance the legislation without recommendation, which means senators could change their vote when it comes for a final vote, possibly by Monday. The Assembly is also weighing the bill Thursday.
Newspapers and political opponents of Republican Gov. Chris Christie say he is targeting media organizations over their coverage of him.
The governor's office and supporters say the bill could save local governments millions, but a cost estimate was not available Thursday.
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The Latest: Bill Cast as Media Rebuke by Christie Advances (Original Post)
Eugene
Dec 2016
OP
Those legal notices are a significant stream of revenue for local newspapers.
yallerdawg
Dec 2016
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Jake Stern
(3,145 posts)1. The NJ Senate is solidly Dem
Why the fuck aren't they telling this Republican doosh to talk a long walk off a short pier?
WhiteTara
(30,203 posts)2. They should up the coverage of him.
Really get it all out there.
yallerdawg
(16,104 posts)3. Those legal notices are a significant stream of revenue for local newspapers.
It is also legally-required public notification.
Republican 'cost-cutting' is often the proverbial 'wolf in sheep's clothing.'
We're going to have to have a discussion regarding function and necessity of 'a free press' very soon.