Gov. Josh Green on Friday signed into law a measure that brings back and makes permanent protections to prevent reporters from being forced by state courts to disclose confidential information or sources.
Gov. Josh Green is considering whether to sign a bill that would bring back and make permanent protections that would keep reporters from being forced to disclose confidential information or sources in state court.
In an effort to bring recognition to local news, U.S. and Hawaiʻi Senator Brian Schatz introduced a resolution last month that would declare April as “Preserving and Protecting Local News Month.”