Washington state enacts local journalism investment surcharge effective 2026 Washington introduces a 1.22% journalism investment surcharge on covered platforms starting April 2026.

Washington State is taking a bold step to revive local journalism with a new financial mechanism that could reshape the media landscape by 2026.

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