Submitted by christian on Fri, 09/19/2014 - 21:22
24 states in the United States clearly specify that members of the press are not lobbyists and are exempt of any lobbying regulation and reporting.
1. Alabama
Reporters and editors while pursuing normal reportorial and editorial duties are exempt.
2. Alaska
Any newspaper or other periodical of general circulation, book publisher, radio or television station that publishes news items, editorials, or other comments, or paid advertisements, that directly urge or encourage legislative or administrative action.