Q&A: College president search
Submitted by The Indianapolis Star:
Q: I’m covering Ivy Tech’s presidential search. In an executive session, the university’s presidential search committee created a list of...
Q&A: Accident reports
Submitted by the Churubusco News:
Q: The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department refuses to make available its traffic accident report. The sheriff says they can be...
HSPA supports veto
A bill HSPA opposed throughout the 2016 legislative session – that would have allowed private university police departments to keep more records secret than...
Private colleges win, public loses
By Steve Key
Hoosier State Press Association
The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that private university police departments are subject to the state’s Access to Public...
Political advertising rules of the road
With the May primary election approaching, it’s a good time for advertising staffs to review political advertising requirements.
Both federal and state law require that...
Q&A: Ordinance passed on first reading
Submitted by The Standard (Boonville):
Q: I attended a public meeting last night. An ordinance was introduced and discussed. It was never read by title...
Q&A: Public notice in color
Submitted by The Hamilton News:
Q: I have a question on a public notice ad. I have it set up to run in an 8-point...
At the Statehouse: Police video bill to be amended
As the Indiana House and Senate exchange bills, the Hoosier State Press Association focuses on four public access-related proposals moving through the 2016 General...
5 things amiss in body cam bill
The original language of the “body cam bill” – now up for amendment in the Senate – gives law enforcement all the incentives to...
Wee-hours meeting violates state law
By Steve Key
Hoosier State Press Association
An Indiana Court of Appeals decision reaffirms the importance for local government units to comply with the state’s Open...