Local News Matters: Public policy as a tool to support local news
When the People Decide
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Supporting Local News at the State Level
In this chapter, they discuss the opportunities and challenges at the state level for supporting local news. They mention various policy options that different states are considering, such as tax credits for small businesses that advertise in local news, funding journalism schools to create fellowship programs, and redirecting government ad spending. They also talk about the importance of local leadership and how the rebuild local news coalition can support local efforts through policy expertise, staff help, and mobilization of local members.
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