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With newspapers experiencing declining ad revenues, senators proposed relief for local newsrooms in the next stimulus bill.

On Monday, 830 groups sent a letter urging Congress to include a moratorium in the next relief package on broadband, electricity and water shutoffs.

In recent weeks, advertising dollars for print media have almost ground to a halt as a result of the pandemic.

How organizers, journalists and foundations in New Jersey passed the nation’s first civic information bill.

More than 45 organizations and scholars have called on Congress to include vital funding for local news in the next coronavirus stimulus package.

As businesses shutter and festivals fold under quarantine, the ad dollars that sustained local journalism’s shoestring margins are rapidly drying up.

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.

News outlets across the country are shutting down, laying off or furloughing employees, or implementing massive pay cuts.

More than 45 organizations and scholars have called on Congress to include vital funding for local news in the next coronavirus stimulus package.

Verizon is offering temporarily free service to low-income households. But a big restriction makes it impossible for many people to get the deal.