Become a better journalist

Capitolbeat, the Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors is proud to welcome the
Committee of Concerned Journalists to Raleigh for a workshop that will help reporters avoid biases, stereotypes and over-simplification in government coverage.
What: The CCJ pre-conference session for Capitolbeat 2008.
When: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Time: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Raleigh Marriott Center City, 500 Fayetteville [...]

New bylaws update

The following message just went out to the Capitolbeat list-serv from Laura Leslie:
Okay, let’s try this again. After a lengthy discussion at our board meeting last night, here’s what we’d like to do.
First, we’re re-issuing an updated package of proposed changes to the bylaws.
Click here for the clean version of the new [...]

Updated conference schedule

We are still making final arrangements for the conference in Raleigh, but our schedule is pretty much set.
Click here for the schedule as it stands now.
At this point, panels will remain pretty much as they are lists, although we’re still confirming speakers.
Does this look good? Then Click here for more information about the conference [...]

Raleigh Update: Writing coaching and scholarship money

Greetings from Capitolbeat 2008:
Our conference is a month out and we are in full gear making final preparations. The following are some important announcements for those already signed up for the conference and those who might be thinking of coming:

We will be issuing a final schedule this week. Much of the program is the [...]

Bylaws changes

Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Capitolbeat board has revised the organization’s bylaws. Click here to read the proposed bylaws as proposed.
Update: And click here to the bylaws changes in a mark-up format that will allow you to see the difference between the old and new.
The following is an explanation of the the changes by Capitolbeat’s Legal Counsel [...]

Capitolbeat, the New York Times and Raleigh

Here’s another reason why you should come to our conference this November: You can meet fellow soldiers in the statehouse wars who are staying in the trenches.
If you missed this New York Times story, it’s worth a read. Although it’s about the statehouse in New York, the same could be written where I’m from (in [...]

Don’t delay…Capitolbeat conference nearing

Yes, we know everyone is super-busy these days, but don’t let a great opportunity slip away.
Mark Nov. 13-16 on your calendars right now. Those are the dates for Capitolbeat’s annual conference, which focuses on state government journalism.
To register for the conference, and to get more information on the schedule, head to Capitolbeat’s online home at [...]