This development is a milestone in the years-long effort by residents, journalists and local organizations to invest public funding to foster more informed communities.
The New Jersey Civic Info Consortium will provide funding to support local journalism, promising media startups and other efforts to better inform people.
TRENTON — On Tuesday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed the FY2021 budget, which provides $500,000 for the consortium to fund media and civic-technology projects.