Missouri Press Association

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Welcome to the Newspaper Toolbox!

Everything you need to know about putting together a newspaper in the modern era.

Advertising

Billing

Daily Legal Issues

Ownership

Photography

Promotion

Public Notices

Reporting / Writing

Sales

Staffing

Sunshine Resources

Technology

Training

Web sites

Every day newspapers owners, publishers and editors are faced with a myriad of legal and ethical issues. The Missouri Press Association has compiled a number of guidelines for professionals to be used in the everyday workplace.

Advertising Long-Term Contract

Advertising Rules

Affidavit of Publication

Bar Code / UPC Info

Campaign Advertising (Missouri Law)

Campaign Advertising (Federal Law)

Campaign Ad Disclaimers (Federal Law)

Election Ad Rules

Election Notices (Missouri Law)

Elections - Uncontested

Fax - Don Not Fax (Federal Law)

Housing and Urban Development Letter

Labor Law - Overtime (Federal Law)

Lawyer Advertising

Legal Glossary

Legal Notice Statute

Letter to the Editor Guide

Open Forums

Political Ad Disclaimer Rules (Federal)

Sales Tax Exemptions

Online Store Feature

2012 MPA BOUND Newspaper Directory

An alphabetical resource guide to all of the newspapers in the state of Missouri. $45.00

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Friday February 3rd

Don't forget: today is the deadline to register for MPA Day at the Capitol! Sign up fast! Link

Wednesday February 1st

We need you in Jefferson City! As of today, more than 100 legislators have signed up for the MPA reception on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Link

Thursday January 26th

Back by popular demand, Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park is providing renewal of vow ceremonies at no charge on Sunday February 12, 2012, just in time for Valentine's Day. Complete news release below. Link