See Hear News Now
The reporting of facts and its distribution on the web is called online journalism. The practice and development of online journalism was started by The News & Observer of North Carolina. It is also said that Nando was another leader when it comes to online journalism. Online journalism and the sharing of news on the web started to grow in 1990s. An important website, Salon was started in 1995. This is an important website cited for its contribution in online journalism. Up until this time, the development of online journalism has been growing. It was in 2008 that online journalism started to grow in importance since this was the year when people start to rely heavily on the news online instead of the traditional sources of news like newspapers and other publications. People are now looking at the web as the main source of news due to a number of reasons including speed and convenience.
Though online journalism is popular, still there are some issues that have been hounding the industry. For example, some media outfits that share online news like Feedroom and RealNetworks have shared concerns regarding poor financial standing. Before the start of 2008, there were hopes that online news gathering and delivery will be financially rewarding. But after 2008, it was noted that the rewards are not that great and this was due to the slowing down of the demand for online advertising. To validate this kind of observation, the Pew Project for Excellence in Journalism has officially noted that 2008 is one of the lowest times in era. Though the future is bleak, many media outfits like Yahoo Radio managed to expand their operations. The hope is that online advertising will simply pick up in the near future. In some cases, the internet is used as a secondary source for news. For example, the Online News Association with its 1700 members is involved in gathering and the delivery of news that can be distributed on the web. The popularity of online journalism hits the traditional media in many ways. For example, the traditional media or newspapers and other published materials will lose its classified advertising. Newspapers are also slowly losing much of its readership.
Online Journalism Opens Up Work to Outsiders
An important effect of the popularity of online journalism is the entry of non-professionals into the field. In a research made by the Pew Research Center, it was found out that people are increasing their dependence on the web for news. Based on the results of the survey, roughly 13 percent of the US population relies on the web for news and this section of the population is composed of mostly young professionals and students. They normally tap on news through Yahoo TV and other media outlets through the use of their mobile devices. The rise of online journalism also paved the way for the entry of bloggers. Some of the tools used online for this type of journalism include forums, chats and discussion boards. Other independent media forms like internet radio and Podcasts are getting attention as well.
Internet Resources for Journalists by State
Alabama
- Alabama Government Officials Information
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama W3 Server list
- Alaska Communities
- Alaska State Government
- Alaska State Legislature
- Alaska Travel Site
- Alaskan City and Town Profiles
- City of Anchorage
- Statewide Electronic Library
Thanks to Sharon Palmisano for her contributions.
- Arizona League of City and Towns
- Arizona Legislative Information Center
- Arizona State Government
- State Data Center
Thanks to Donna Colletta for her contributions.
- AccessArkansas
- Arkansas Courts
- Arkansas General Assembly
- Arkansas Hospital Association
- Arkansas Medicare Services
- Arkansas Places of Interest
- Arkansas Press Association
- Arkansas State Library
- Clinton Presidential Center
- Municipal and City Governments
- US Universities for Arkansas
Thanks to Rosie Dixon for her contributions.
- California Bill Search
- California State Assembly
- California State Government Network
- California State Senate
- California Travel and Tourism
- Rough & Tumble – A Daily Snapshot of California Public Policy & Politics
Contributed by Leigh Poitinger of the San Jose Mercury News on 1/14/2003.
- Colorado Department of Public Safety
- Colorado Historical Society
- Colorado Judicial Branch
- Colorado State Archives
- Colorado State Library
- The Denver Chapter of the Media Communications Association
- Official Colorado Web Site
- Colorado Bar Association
- DENVERGOV.ORG (The Official Site for the City and County of Denver
Contributed by Becky Hodges of The Salt Lake Tribune on 1/14/2003 and 2/5/2003.
- Connecticut State Information Server
- Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
- Council of the District of Columbia
- Embassy.org
- Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association
- Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
- US District Court – DC
- Washington DC Convention & Visitors Association
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Washingtoniana Division, DC Public Library
- White House
- WETA (PBS)
- WJLA (ABC)
- WRC-TV (NBC)
- WTOP (News Radio)
- WTTG (Fox)
- WUSA (CBS)
Submitted by Jennifer Jack
- Brechner Center for Freedom of Information
- Florida agencies, education, counties and cities
- Florida First Amendment Foundation
- Florida Government in the Sunshine Law
- Florida Government Information Locator Service
- Florida Governor’s office
- The Florida Legislature
- Florida Press Association
- Florida state government telephone directory
- Florida Statutes and Constitution
- MyFlorida.com(state Web site).Submitted by Liz Donovan of The Miami Herald, 11/5/2002.
- Atlanta Regional Commission
- Georgia Corporations Database
- Georgia County Guide
- Georgia State Government
- Official Code of Georgia Unannotated
Thanks to Nisa Asokan for her contributions.
- First Reading – Hawaii Legislative Reference Bureau Library
- Hawaii State Government
- Pacific Business News
- KITV (ABC)
- KGMB (CBS)
- KHON (Fox)
- Hawaii Legislative Reference Bureau Library
- Hawaii State Legislature
- Hawaii State Judiciary
Mona Kwon updated these links on 12/6/2005.
- State of Idaho Home Page
- Idaho Legislature
- Idaho City Links
- The Idaho Newspaper Association
- Idaho State Library
- Idaho State Historical Society
- Education in Idaho
- Idaho State Parks and Recreation
- Idaho State Judiciary
- Idaho State Police
- Idaho State Health and Safety
- Idaho Statutes
- Idaho Public Television Stations
- Idaho Television Stations
- KTVB-TV Idaho’s News Channel
- Idaho State Bar and Idaho Law Foundation, Inc.
- Idaho Radio Stations
- City of Boise
Contributed by Becky Hodges of The Salt Lake Tribune on 1/15/2003 and 2/5/2003.
- AccessIndiana
- Enjoy Indiana
- Indiana Code
- Indiana General Assembly
- Indiana Government
- Indiana Star Library FactFiles
- Indiana State Library
Thanks to Tom Pellegrene for his contributions.
- Iowa.com
- Iowa Counties
- Iowa General Assembly
- Iowa Judicial Branch
- Iowa Newspaper Association
- Iowa State University
- Iowa Tourism Office
- Official Home Page
- State Library of Iowa
- University of Iowa
- accessKansas
- Blue Skyways – Kansas State Library
- Kansas Bar Association
- Kansas.com
- Kansas Judicial Branch
- Kansas Press Association
- Churchill Downs
- Keeneland Race Course
- Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
- Kentucky.com
- Kentucky Courts of Justice
- Kentucky Government
- Kentucky Legislature
- Kentucky Press Association
- Kentucky Vital Records Index
- Kentucky Virtual Library
- University of Kentucky
- University of Louisville
- Western Kentucky University
Thanks to Linda Minch for her contributions.
- InfoLouisiana
- Louisiana.com
- Louisiana Bar Association
- Louisiana’s Laws
- Louisiana Newspapers
- Louisiana State Legislature
- Louisiana Television Stations
- Louisiana Vital Records Registry
- New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
- nola.COM
- State Library of Louisiana
- Supreme Court of Louisiana
Submitted by Jennifer Jack
- Law and Legislative Reference Library
- Maine Association of Broadcasters
- Maine Attorney General
- Maine Governor’s Office
- Maine Legislature
- Maine Municipal Association
- Maine Press Association
- Maine Secretary of State
- Maine State Agencies
- Maine State Bar Association
- Maine State Information Online
- Maine Statues Search
- Maine Superior Court Decisions by Participant/Citation
- Maine Supreme Court Decisions
- Official website for the State of Maine
Thanks to Charlie Campo for his contributions.
- Baltimore City Government
- Baltimore City Info
- Baltimore Community web pages
- Baltimore Metropolitan Council
- Maryland Electronic Capital
- Maryland Historical Society
- Maryland Manual Online
- Maryland State Archives
- Maryland State Administrative Board of Election Laws
- SAILOR
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Access to Government Network
- Massachusetts Legislative Tracking System
- Boston Online
- Boston Media Addresses
- Boston Public Library
- Massachusetts Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
- Massachusetts Communities and Regions
- Boston Health Information Project
- Library of Michigan
- Michigan.gov
- Michigan Legislature
- Michigan Live state edition
- Michigan Municipal League
- Michigan Press Association
- State Bar of Michigan
- FedStats – MN
- Governor’s Page
- LawMoose: Minnesota Legal Directory
- Minnesota Better Business Bureau
- Minnesota Broadcasting
- Minnesota DNR ToMO (Tons of Maps Online)
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Minnesota Library Directory
- Minnesota Newspapers Directory
- Minnesota Public Records
- Minnesota QuickFacts, US Census Bureau
- Minnesota State Legislature
- Minnesota Weather Forecasts
- Native American Press/Ojibwe News
- North Star – Minnesota Government Information and Services
- Official Bob Dylan Website
- Official Prince Website
- Piper State and Local Government on the Net – MN
Submitted by S. Bernstein
- Mississippi Bar
- Mississippi Code
- Mississippi.com
- Mississippi Department of Archives and History
- Mississippi Division of Tourism
- Mississippi Legislature
- Mississippi Library Commission
- Mississippi Newspapers
- Mississippi Press Association
- Mississippi State Agencies
- Mississippi Supreme Court
- Mississippi Television Stations
- Mississippi Writers Page
- State of Mississippi
Submitted by Jennifer Jack
- Missouri Bar
- Missouri General Assembly
- Missouri Judiciary
- Missouri Press Association
- Missouri State Government
- Missouri State Library
- Discovering Montana (Official State Website)
- Montana Legislature
- Montana Code and Constitution
- Montana Cities and Destinations
- Butte Chamber of Commerce
- City of Helena
- The Montana Newspaper Association
- Montana State Library
- MontanaWeb!
- Montana Historical Society
- Montana University System
- State of Montana Public Board of Education
- Montana Fisl, Wildlife & Parks
- Montana State Courts
- State Bar of Montana
- Montana Department of Justice
- Montana Public Safety Services Office
- Montana Public Television
- Montana Television Stations
- Montana Radio Stations
Contributed by Becky Hodges of The Salt Lake Tribune on 3/10/2003.
- State of Nevada
- Nevada Legislature
- Nevada State Law Library (includes Constitution and Code)
- Carson City, Nevada Online
- The City of Las Vegas
- City of Reno
- The Nevada State Press Association
- Nevada State Library and Archives
- Nevada Historical Society
- Nevada Department of Education
- Nevada Division of State Parks
- Nevada State Courts
- State Bar of Nevada
- Nevada Department of Public Safety
- Nevada Appeal (Carson City)
- Nevada Public Television Stations
- Nevada Radio Stations
Contributed by Becky Hodges of The Salt Lake Tribune on 3/10/2003.
- New Hampshire Access
- NewHampshire.com
- New Hamphire State Government
- University of New Hamphsire
- Concord Monitor
- New Jersey Judiciary
- New Jersey League of Municipalities
- New Jersey Legislature
- New Jersey Media Links
- New Jersey Press Association
- New Jersey State Library
- New Jersey State Police
- NJ.com
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
- State of New Jersey
Thanks to Paul Wilder for his contributions.
- New Mexico CultureNet
- New Mexico Legislature
- New Mexico Press Association
- New Mexico State Government
- New Mexico State Judiciary
- New Mexico State Library
- Directory of State and County Officials
- Institute of Government (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
- North Carolina Administrative Code
- North Carolina General Assembly
- North Carolina Medical Board
- North Carolina Newspapers Online
- North Carolina Press Association
- The North Carolina State Bar Member Directory
- North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Div. Of Criminal Information
- North Carolina Vital Statistics
- State Capitol Area Telephone Directory
- State of North Carolina
- State Library of North Carolina
- Triangle Area United Way Agency Finder
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Submitted by Toby Lyles
Last updated: 3/13/2003
- State Library of Ohio
- Ohio and Its Government
- OhioBiz (formerly SitesOnline Ohio)
- Ohio.com: a service of the (Akron) Beacon Journal
- Connect Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau
- State Government Information Server
Oregon
- New Oregon Trail
- Open Oregon: A Freedom of Information Coalition
- Oregon Bluebook
- Oregon Climate Service
- Oregon Corporation Records
- Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association
- Oregon Online
- Oregon State Employee’s Phonebook
- Oregon State Legislature
- Portland State University Population Research Center
Submitted by Lynne Palombo
- Pennsylvania State Data Center
- Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News
- Joe’s Links to Philadelphia Information
- Pennsylvania Commonwealth Relations
- PittsburghNet
- Appalachian Council of Governments
- Central Midlands Council of Governments
- Lower Savannah Council of Governments
- SCIway – South Carolina’s Information Highway
- South Carolina Association of Counties
- South Carolina Legal Resources
- South Carolina Press Association
- South Carolina State Government
- Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
- Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Tennessee.Gov
- Tennessee Governor’s Office
- Tennessee Press Association
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Thanks to Jan Smith for her contributions.
- Texas Government Information
- Texas State Government
- State of Utah
- Utah State Courts
- Utah State Legislature
- Utah Code — Statutes and Constitution
- Utah State Library
- Utah Press Association
- Utah State Historical Society
- Utah State Office of Education
- Utah System of Higher Education
- Utah State Parks & Recreation
- Utah State Courts
- Utah State Bar
- Utah Department of Public Safety
- Utah Department of Health
- Salt Lake City
- Ogden
- West Valley City
- Sandy City Online
- Provo City
- Public Pioneer (Rural Utah Resources)
- Utah Radio Stations
- Utah Television Stations
- Utah Public Television
Contributed by Becky Hodges of The Salt Lake Tribune on 08/07/2003.
- My Virginia
- Virginia News
- Access Washington: State Government and Information Services
- Corporations Division – Registration Data Lookup
- History of Seattle and King County
- Municipal Codes
- Professional License Search
- State Legislature Page
- State Records Database (also links to Professional Licensing, Contractors Database)
- Washington Place Names
- Washington State Statistics
Submitted by Lynne Palombo on 10/24/2002.
- BadgerLink Public Library Access
- Census – Wisconsin QuickFacts
- Cheese State Index
- LawMoose: Home of the Wisconsin Legal Web
- On Wisconsin
- State Department of Public Instruction
- State of Wisconsin Department of Administration
- State of Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance
- Weird Wisconsin
- WisBar – Wisconsin State Bar
- Wisconsin Chambers of Commerce
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Wisconsin.gov
- Wisconsin Legislative Redistricting Information
- Wisconsin Newspaper Association
- Wisconsin Online
- Wisconsin Population Projections
- Wisconsin Register of Deeds
- Wisconsin Web Sites and Information
- Wisdom – Wisconsin Data on Meetings
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- US Coast Guard – Milwaukee
Submitted by Michelle Laycock