Maryland

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

The legislation, backed by bipartisan support, will require state agencies to direct 50 percent of their advertising budgets to eligible local news outlets and mandate ...

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 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

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

The proposed legislation, HB 51, would require a 120-day notice before any sale of local news outlets, giving communities the chance to organize and prevent ...

The bill provides up to $3,000 in tax credits over five years to local businesses who advertise in local news outlets.