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Rebuild Local News is one of the nation’s largest and leading nonpartisan, nonprofit coalitions uniting newsrooms, labor unions, and civic organizations committed to revitalizing local journalism.
Steven Waldman - Rebuild Local News
Steven Waldman is the founder and president of Rebuild Local News. He is also the co-founder and former president of Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in newsrooms across America.
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The collapse of local news threatens the civic health of America’s cities and towns. Government is not the only solution to the crisis in local news—but smart public policy is essential. To join the coalition to help save local news, please contact us at info@rebuildlocalnews.org.
Our Plan - Rebuild Local News
Incentivize consumers and businesses to support local news. Provide a $250 refundable tax credit for Americans to buy subscriptions to local news and a $2,500-$5,000 tax credit for businesses to advertise in local media (similar to that proposed in the Local Journalism Sustainability Act).
Careers - Rebuild Local News
Are you interested in countering the collapse of local news? Join our team to help us advance nonpartisan, platform-neutral policies and revitalize community journalism.
Broadband - Rebuild Local News
Rebuild Local is making the case that a sensible definition of digital equity would include a drive to strengthen local news in many areas, and to use local news organizations as partners in advancing broadband. Here is our proposal to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Rebuild Local News Praises Landmark New York State Action to …
Apr 20, 2024 · By Rebuild Local News Team Legislative leaders and Governor Kathy Hochul have agreed to a landmark plan to provide $30 million per year for three years in tax credits for news outlets in the state. That is the largest sum that any state has devoted to this crisis.
Who We Represent - Rebuild Local News
Who We Represent - Rebuild Local News. The collapse of local news threatens the civic health of America’s cities and towns. Government is not the only solution to the crisis in local news—but smart public policy is essential. To join the coalition to help save local news, please contact us at info@rebuildlocalnews.org.
Policy Menu - Rebuild Local News
Rebuild Local News has outlined how newsrooms could benefit from new lending approaches. Pro: Encourages sustainability and local control. Cons: If organizations don’t develop sound revenue models, they won’t be able to pay back the loan.
Ray Garcia - Rebuild Local News
Ray Garcia is the Communications & Coalition Coordinator at Rebuild Local News. He has worked for local publications in Washington and Oregon, producing community-oriented articles on events and public figures.