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West Virginia Legislature Proposes New Bill to Define Its Own Public Records Policy, Aiming to Clarify FOIA Ambiguities

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Charleston, West Virginia – In the bustling final weeks of West Virginia’s 2025 legislative session, lawmakers are debating a significant bill that could reshape public access to government records. House Bill 3412, currently under discussion, proposes allowing the House of Delegates and the state Senate to establish their own rules concerning the disclosure of documents, potentially exempting them from some current obligations under the state’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Under the state’s existing FOIA, any person can request access to public records from any public body, with agencies required to respond within five business … Read more

Gerety Awards 2025: Global Creative Leaders Gather to Define Excellence in Advertising, Led by Powerhouse All-Women Jury in New York

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The Gerety Awards are poised to spotlight the world’s most innovative advertising work through in-person jury sessions scheduled across 15 global cities. This prestigious ceremony will unite powerful industry leaders in both agency and corporate sectors to evaluate and honor top-notch creativity in adverts that have made it to market with client approval between January 1, 2024, and the closing date. Judging will be primarily based on the novelty of creative ideas and the fineness of their executions. The sessions aim to set new benchmarks in advertising standards, celebrating ideas that not only stand out … Read more

Global Stage Set for 2025 Gerety Awards: Top Creative Minds to Define Excellence in Advertising

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In the bustling heart of Los Angeles, the Gerety Awards are returning with an engaging twist this year, pushing the frontiers of advertising excellence through an international celebration that incorporates both agency and brand visionaries from across the globe. The prestigious awards ceremony is set to convene in-person jury sessions spanning 15 cities worldwide, engendering a platform to recognize creative advertising that resonates profoundly from the standpoint of influential consumers. Set to evaluate entries based on their originality and execution, the Gerety Awards invites submissions that have been broadcast, published, or commercially released with client … Read more

Mississippi Legislative Showdown: New Bill Seeks to Define Use of Handheld Traffic Radar Under Current Law

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Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Legislature is currently grappling with debates over the potential expansion of traffic enforcement technologies. A central focus is a new bill introduced by State Senator Joey Fillingane which seeks to clarify existing laws regarding the use of automated recording equipment by law enforcement. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 2201, would amend Mississippi Code Section 17-25-19 to redefine “automated recording equipment or system” as equipment operated manually by a law enforcement officer. This change aims to address ambiguities around whether manually operated handheld devices are included under the current prohibition of … Read more