Employee Retention Tax Credit

The bill, AB2222, would create refundable tax credits that make it more affordable for California local news outlets to hire and retain journalists

Introduced by Assemblymember Christopher M. Ward and developed with Rebuild Local News, the Community NEWS Act would establish refundable tax credits to help California newsrooms ...

With SB 151 and HB 2, New Mexico has the chance to become a national leader in rebuilding local news, supporting public media and sustaining ...

In 2025, the Local Journalism Sustainability Tax Incentive Program awarded $4 million in tax credits, supporting over 260 journalist jobs across more than 120 local ...

Use the blank application and two completed examples to guide your newsroom through the Local Journalism Sustainability Tax Incentive Program’s application process

A step-by-step guide for Illinois newsrooms, including an eligibility checklist, a credit calculator to estimate potential awards and resources to help you complete the application ...

A practical overview and answers to common questions about Illinois’ Local Journalism Sustainability Tax Incentive Program, including eligibility requirements, payroll tax credit amounts and the ...

State-led policy efforts and investments in 2025 ensured local newsrooms could continue serving communities despite federal challenges

Applications for the Local Journalism Sustainability Tax Incentive Program open February 1, 2026, offering funding to help hire and retain journalists.