Arizona Republic Editor Nicole Carroll Named USA TODAY Editor in Chief

The Arizona Republic spoke to David Bodney, an attorney at Ballard Spahr in Phoenix who represents The Republic, on the occasion of Nicole Carroll—a senior newsroom executive at the paper, being named Editor in Chief of USA TODAY.

Mr. Bodney praised Ms. Carroll's dedication to upholding First Amendment rights. "She has fought to preserve journalist privileges in Arizona and has battled to secure access to information in the courts and in public bodies throughout the state," he said. "She's an editor who has really made a difference in Arizona."

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