Transparency

S3744 would require state agencies to direct 30 percent of their advertising budgets to eligible local news outlets and mandate public reporting of their ad ...

State agencies must develop strategies that give priority to Colorado-based news media in public marketing campaigns

New data shows that directing a half of the state’s advertising to local news outlets would deliver meaningful revenue to strengthen community news coverage and ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...