From Poynter.org - The main purpose of the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees in the state of Florida is to promote the public interest and maintain public respect for government. Under the code, public officials must be independent and impartial and must refrain from using public office for private gain. 

 

The ethics laws generally consist of two types of provisions: those prohibiting certain actions or conduct, and those requiring that certain public disclosures be made to the public.

The Code of Ethics requires financial disclosure for public officials and has a host of provisions related to gifts, compensation, employment and lobbying. The goal is to protect against self-dealing, conflicts of interest and unjustified rewards or compensation.  More

From NAA.org - NAA commissioned this survey to better understand the importance of local newspapers and their associated websites in the political process. The survey uncovers how consumers use their local community's media resources for political information and voting decisions. In addition, the survey explores whether local newspapers have a strong impact on "Opinion Leaders", and the degree to which Opinion Leaders' influence over family and friends helps to elevate newspaper communications. Finally, the study measured how various types of media compare with respect to consumer trust, depth of coverage and influence.

• Newspapers provide powerful reach of registered voters.
• Newspaper reach is augmented significantly by their websites and apps.
• Newspaper political advertising is an efficient advertising buy with its strongest reach concentrated among those most likely to vote. More