Connecticut

HB5343 would require state agencies to report annually how much of their ad spending actually reaches community media

Insights from our Local News Day webinar on emerging state policy models for supporting local journalism, along with practical strategies for engaging policymakers and effectively ...

The bill, HB5569, creates a targeted tax credit to help small businesses advertise locally and support Connecticut outlets that provide essential coverage

The bill, HB5343, would disclose where taxpayer-funded ad dollars go, giving local publishers clearer access to state advertising opportunities

HB5159 would create a statewide fellowship program placing emerging journalists in local newsrooms, drawing on proven models that have expanded coverage in small towns and ...

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.

HB 5408 aims to revitalize Connecticut’s local news outlets through the strategic reallocation of state advertising revenue. This FAQ provides a comprehensive overview of the ...

The bill sets aside at least 50 percent of the state’s advertising budget for local commercial and nonprofit news publishers.