Government Advertising

The companion bills, HB0043 and SB0459, would require state agencies to direct at least 50 percent of their advertising budgets to local newspapers, digital publishers ...

Lawmakers across the country are expected to explore government advertising set-asides, tax credits, fellowship programs and other approaches to support local news this year

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

S84 would require the state to allocate 80 percent of its existing ad budget to local organizations

HB1119 would ensure 50 percent of state ad dollars are reinvested in local media, strengthening news coverage and community ties across Maryland

H244 requires state agencies to allocate 80 percent of their advertising budgets to local news outlets, bolstering community journalism with independent oversight that ensures transparency ...

SB1230 requires agencies to prioritize ads in local news—newspapers, websites, and public media—over tech giants and national broadcasters, boosting community journalism without raising state spending

Pilot Programs show advertising subsidies for small businesses in local news can be a win-win for growing revenue.

The new law just signed by Gov. Newsom requires state agencies to boost ad spending in diverse media, ensuring greater transparency and accountability through annual ...