In 1970, in response to an increasing
number of subpoenas seeking to compel reporters to name confidential sources, a group of journalists formed a committee to help provide legal assistance.
The federal
subpoena issued in late April
seeking information about the actions
of certain Executive Chamber employees on behalf
of a
number of companies mentions two firms that were represented by Howe at 2013 state governmental meetings, according to records and a person with knowledge
of the document.