Shield laws uncertain in Mass., Conn.

Associated Press reporter Brooke Donald provides an update on shield law efforts in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She writes:

"An effort to pass a reporter shield law in Massachusetts is gaining steam, but may end up being set aside while the Legislature deals with other issues, such as expanding health care for thousands of uninsured residents.

"A similar effort is underway in Connecticut, where a bill that died last year has been tweaked and brought up again."