Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Eugene

(62,756 posts)
Thu Dec 15, 2016, 12:39 PM Dec 2016

The 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.

[font size=1]-snip-[/font]


Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/latest-bill-cast-media-rebuke-christie-advances-44215254
3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
The Latest: Bill Cast as Media Rebuke by Christie Advances (Original Post) Eugene Dec 2016 OP
The NJ Senate is solidly Dem Jake Stern Dec 2016 #1
They should up the coverage of him. WhiteTara Dec 2016 #2
Those legal notices are a significant stream of revenue for local newspapers. yallerdawg Dec 2016 #3

Jake Stern

(3,145 posts)
1. The NJ Senate is solidly Dem
Thu Dec 15, 2016, 12:44 PM
Dec 2016

Why the fuck aren't they telling this Republican doosh to talk a long walk off a short pier?

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
3. Those legal notices are a significant stream of revenue for local newspapers.
Thu Dec 15, 2016, 12:58 PM
Dec 2016

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.

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Media»The Latest: Bill Cast as ...