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A nonpartisan, nonprofit coalition developing and advancing public policies designed to strengthen local news and information.
Learn more at www.rebuildlocalnews.org.
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.socialCalifornia created the nation's largest public subsidy for community news, and with it comes a big question.
In a Q&A, @dicktofel.bsky.social asks @stevenwaldman.bsky.social whether the government can support local media without influencing it.
Read it here: dicktofel.substack.com/p/unpacking-...
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social📌 We're proud to have co-hosted this summit with @freepress.bsky.social, the Latino Media Collaborative and @maynardinstitute.bsky.social. And a big thank you to the sponsors, including @democracyfund.bsky.social, @macfound.org, Press Forward and @joycefdn.bsky.social, for helping make it happen.
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.socialLocal news is stronger when we build it together. 🤝 Today in San Antonio, media advocates, philanthropic funders, and state policymakers gathered at the Local News Policy Summit to map out the next generation of state action for local news that serves every community.
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@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social"A former intern bought Georgia’s The Monticello News. Weeks later, he grew subscriptions by 30 percent."
Read more at @columjournreview.bsky.social: www.cjr.org/business_of_...
@lenfestinstitute.orgReposted by @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.socialLooking to connect with people and organizations building a sustainable future for local news?
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@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social"The new law offers newsrooms tax credits for retaining and hiring journalists. Its backers hope it can do much more.”
Read more at @poynterinstitute.bsky.social: www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.socialIn this issue of The Press Advocate:
✍️ Gov. Newsom signs the Community NEWS Act into law
📈 New research shows rising support for government aid to local news
🤝 William McKenzie, senior editorial advisor at the George W. Bush Institute, joins our board of directors
@newsguild.orgReposted by @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.socialGREAT NEWS! Gov. Newsom signed a bill into law that creates tax credits to support journalism jobs in CA. This comes after local guild leaders & @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social pressed him to do so.
The legislation is a model for every other state and the federal gov.
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social📌 Learn more with our policy explainer and FAQ: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/explainer-ca...
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social📌 We applaud the legislative champions and local news advocates who united behind this effort to strengthen California's newsrooms and the communities they serve. 👏
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social📌 AB 2222 was sponsored by Rebuild Local News and introduced by @asmchrisward.bsky.social, with Assemblymember @buffywicks.bsky.social as joint author and @senmcnerney.bsky.social, Assemblymembers @joshlowenthal.bsky.social, @asmtinamckinnor.bsky.social, and Sharon Quirk-Silva joining as coauthors.
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social📌 The law includes strong safeguards and firewalls against political influence. ⚠️ Outlets controlled by political action committees or dark money groups are excluded, and eligibility is based on objective criteria, not any review of editorial content.
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social📌 All kinds of community news providers (print, digital, and broadcast including public media) are eligible for the tax credits, regardless of whether they're organized as a for-profit business, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a sole proprietorship. 📰💻📻📺
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social📌 Praised as a breakthrough approach to supporting local news, AB 2222 brought together a historic coalition of more than 150 local, state, and national organizations from across the local news industry. 📣
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social📌 The law is projected to direct more than $200 million over five years to local news outlets that hire or retain local journalists, helping California newsrooms sustain and expand the coverage communities need to stay informed and civically engaged. 👥
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.socialHistoric development for local news! 🚨
@governor.ca.gov has signed the Community NEWS Act (AB 2222) into law, creating the nation’s largest state investment in local news by total dollars.
Learn more: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/gov-newsom-s...
@melbuer.bsky.socialReposted by @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.socialIn a rare Newsom W, today he signs AB 2222, the Community NEWS Act, which would establish some of the best tax incentives/rebates for newsrooms in the country. It would send $40M/year back into California newsrooms to keep journalists employed. Check out the presser happening live right now:
@aliciak2010.bsky.socialReposted by @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.socialSometimes something happens that's so undeniably good that you've got to celebrate, and Newsom signing AB 2222 is one of those things.
Shout out to @mattdpearce.com and @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social for their efforts on getting this in front of the right people and also across the finish line.
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.socialBREAKING: The Community NEWS Act is now law in California! 🎉
@governor.ca.gov has signed the Community NEWS Act (AB 2222), giving newsrooms across the state new support to hire and retain local journalists.
More on this significant development coming soon.
