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Trade group asks California to prioritize journalists for COVID vaccine
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Trade group asks California to prioritize journalists for COVID vaccine

Posted on January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The California News Publishers Association is asking Governor Newsom to prioritize journalists for the COVID-19 vaccine.

California governor says no to expanded press protection
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California governor says no to expanded press protection

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Matthew Keys

A bill that would have protected journalists assigned to cover protests was rejected by California’s governor after intense pressure from police.

Media group asks governor to act as jailed reporters face Covid risks
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Media group asks governor to act as jailed reporters face Covid risks

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Matthew Keys

A media advocacy group has sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom urging him to address a rapid increase in coronavirus infections at San Quentin state prison.

California lawmaker challenges critics, journalists after bill leads to job cuts
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California lawmaker challenges critics, journalists after bill leads to job cuts

Posted on December 30, 2019January 2, 2020 by Matthew Keys

News organizations across the country have stopped using California-based freelance writers shortly before “gig economy” measure Assembly Bill 5 is expected to take effect.

California governor gives OK for state, local agencies to destroy emails
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California governor gives OK for state, local agencies to destroy emails

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by Matthew Keys

Gavin Newsom vetoed a measure last weekend that would have required local governments to preserve copies of emails under the state’s public records law.

California governor signs bill easing some public records fees
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California governor signs bill easing some public records fees

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 by Matthew Keys

The new law allows members of the public to sidestep costly duplication fees by making copies of public records with their camera phones.

Matthew Keys is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of media, journalism and technology as publisher of The Desk. He is based in Northern California.

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