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The Arkansas Press Association was founded in 1873 to serve the newspapers of Arkansas. The primary function of APA is to serve its member newspapers by providing to them information and training opportunities to allow them to grow, develop and compete in the marketplace.

* APA Spotlight

The Freedom of Information Handbook

Paul Combs’s editorial cartoon is reproduced with permission from the 2007 Sunshine Week materials.In cooperation with Governor of Arkansas Mike Beebe, Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel and the Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), APA has just produced the 13th Edition of its semi-annual publication, The Freedom of Information Handbook. Other sponsors include the Arkansas Broadcasters Association, Associated Press Managing Editors and Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

More than 24,000 copies were printed this year so that the book could be readily available to public officials, legislators, court employees, school boards, judges, journalists, concerned citizens and advocates of open government and public accountability. Contact the association to order copies of the Handbook. Phone: 501.374.1500 (Paul Combs’ editorial cartoon is reproduced with permission from the 2007 Sunshine Week materials.)

* APA News

Production schedule for 2009 Media Directory announced

From The Arkansas Publisher Weekly: Two important deadlines for the upcoming 2009 Arkansas Media Directory are rapidly approaching.

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Customer Appreciation Reception

From the Arkansas Publisher Weekly: APA's annual Customer Appreciation Reception set for December 4.

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* Upcoming Events

Safety vests deadline is Nov. 24

On November 24, any reporter, photographer or other newspaper employee working on public highway will be required to wear a safety vest meeting several specifications. APA is currently selling compliant vests, and members may call 501.274.1500 or contact Tom Larimer to place orders for them.