Bills Could Change 'Legal Ads'

Bills pending in the state Legislature could change the way municipalities, school districts and agencies required to give public notice of meetings give that public notice.

Newspaper advocates say online posting would hinder the public's right to know, eliminate independent verification that public notice was given and would be expensive.

Some government officials wonder if the price of print advertising outweighs the benefit, especially as readers turn to the Internet for most of their information. The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania also supports electronic advertising.

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