Employee Retention Tax Credit

The Community NEWS Act would provide refundable tax credits to help California news outlets retain and hire local journalists

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 ...

An overview of California’s proposed local journalist employment credit for newsrooms, explaining how the program works, who qualifies, and the safeguards designed to prevent misuse

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 ...