Where to go?

This much we know: Capitolbeat’s 2010 conference will be held in November a little more than a year from now. But before we can start planning in earnest, we need to choose a location. Board members are doing some preliminary research now, but we want your feedback. Please take a second to tell us which [...]

Links to Award-Winning Stories

Stateline.org has done a terrific job of compiling links to many of the winning entries in the Capitolbeat reporting contest.
Go here for more: http://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=421422

2009 Board Elections

Members:
I’m pleased to announce the result of the 2009 Capitolbeat Board elections. All of those on the pre-printed ballot were elected.
First, please join me in thanking outgoing board members Charles Ashby, Nancy Cook-Lauer, Larry Mesina, and Rachel Stassen-Berger for Lawrence Messina for their service.
Alan Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch is now down to just one [...]

Indy Conference Survey

Thanks again to all of you who made it to Indy. And don’t forget about the upcoming Pew Center on the States/Capitolbeat sessions this fall in D.C. and Vegas.
Please help us out for those sessions and for Capitolbeat 2010 by taking this quick survey.

Capitolbeat announces 2009 “Best of Statehouse Reporting” awards

INDIANAPOLIS  – Outstanding coverage of the downfall of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich highlighted this year’s “Best of Statehouse Reporting” awards, handed out over the weekend by Capitolbeat, the national association of state capitol reporters and editors
The Chicago Sun-Times and Illinois Public Radio placed first in their media categories for reports on the ousted governor. The [...]

Capitolbeat in Indy

Thanks to all those who attended Capitolbeat 2009 in Indianapolis.
What? You didn’t come! Well, here’s some of what you missed:

A group of students blogged from many of our sessions. You can check that out by clicking here: http://capitolbeat09.wordpress.com/

“I wanted a fight,” said David Ellis, the prosecutor who perused disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. “I [...]

2009 Elections

Capitolbeat members:
The ballot for this year’s board of directors election has just been sent to the list-serv.
You can click here for the 2009 Ballot. Members in good standing of Capitolbeat may vote by e-mail if they’re not attending the conference.
For more information on each of the candidates, you may click here for [...]

The 2009 Program and a reminder

The hard-working folks at conference central have updated the 2009 Capitolbeat Conference program.
You can click here to take a look at what we have planned.
After taking a look, you’ll definitely want to show up Aug. 20 through Aug. 22 in Indy. Click here for travel and hotel information.
Also, a reminder: Capitolbeat hands out most of [...]

Conference transportation

If you’re flying into Indianapolis for our conference, there are a couple options for getting downtown from the airport. Our conference chairman sends along the following:
A cab from the airport to the hotel should run you about $20-$25. There is also a shuttle service from the airport:
Carey shuttle service from Indy airport to [...]

Time for your afternoon snack?

**Anyone who plans to attend the Indy conference but has special dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact Pat Guinane, conference chair, at patrick.guinane@nwitimes.com as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate you.