Groups Request $5 Billion for Local News Agencies in Coronavirus Stimulus Package

In a letter sent to House and Senate leaders, more than 45 organizations and scholars asked Congress to treat local journalism as an essential service.

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Press-Freedom, Social-Justice Groups Call on Congress to Fund Journalism and Treat Local News as Essential Service During Pandemic

House Hearing on NPR Bias Brings Criticism from Republicans But Praise for Local Stations

“I think public media … could play a bigger role in supporting that kind of local coverage that really describes what’s happening in local [communities],” said Free Press Action Co-CEO Craig Aaron.
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Free Press Action expressed tentative support for the bill but called for it to be amended to better support small publishers, ethnic media and community-rooted outlets.

Groups Request $5 Billion for Local News Agencies in Coronavirus Stimulus Package

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