Alaska News Coalition chair Larry says small papers are 'dying' as printing, ads and readers fall At a Juneau Lunch and Learn, Larry, chair of the Alaska News Coalition and owner of small Alaska weeklies, said print costs, lost advertising and shrinking newsrooms threaten local papers; the coalition has distributed seed grants, is building content-sharing and editor-support programs, and is seeking more funding.

Local newspapers in Alaska are on the brink of collapse, struggling with soaring costs and dwindling readership, but a new coalition is fighting to save them by reimagining community journalism.

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Advocates urge state journalism fellowships to shore up local newsrooms Proponents told the committee HB 5,159 would seed local reporting by funding at least 12 fellowships administered through higher education, pointing to pilot models in New Mexico, California and Washington as evidence the approach can sustain local coverage and train journalists.

A proposed fellowship program in Connecticut could transform struggling local newsrooms by placing early-career journalists where they’re needed most.

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Committee backs temporary tax credits for in‑state newspaper printing to shore up local news The committee recommended SB150 by a recorded 9–1 vote; the bill creates two refundable tax credits to support in‑state newspaper printing infrastructure with a sunset of Jan. 1, 2031, aimed at preserving local printing capacity after recent plant closures.

New Mexico's Senate Committee just voted 9-1 to support a crucial tax-credit package aimed at saving local newspaper printing operations amidst rising costs and recent plant closures.

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MPT asks state to buffer CPB cuts as federal support for public broadcasting changes Maryland Public Television warned the committee that the announced dissolution of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will reduce a crucial grant stream and described fundraising and programming shifts; DLS recommended release of $100,000 withheld over prior audit findings after MPT reported corrective actions.

Maryland Public Television faces a critical funding crisis after the federal government cut support, prompting urgent calls for state assistance to sustain its vital programming.

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How Vox is using Patreon to grow reader revenue and interaction Explainer journalism brand Vox is using creator platform Patreon to help build a "two-way relationship" with its audience.

Vox moving onto Patreon isn’t about locking news away.

It’s about building direct, durable relationships with readers in a platform economy that’s proven unreliable.
That’s not retreat — it’s adaptation.

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🙌🏾 Third Nook is facilitating at @lionpubs.bsky.social's #INSS2025: Leading from Within—Fri 9/5, 10:30-12 CT.

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Together, we'll discuss clarity, purpose, and pace, explore peer strategies, and set your next step into motion. #MediaSustainability

$80M endowment. Exceeded all expectations. Award-winning journalism.
Still had to pull the plug.
Here's what I learned about the brutal economics of mission-driven work—and why "just focus on impact" isn't enough.
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Senate Bill 686 aims to safeguard Oregon journalism through new compensation measures Senate Bill 686 reforms digital journalism compensation, enhancing protections for Oregon news outlets.

Oregon's Senate is pushing a groundbreaking bill to ensure major online platforms pay local journalists, aiming to revive a dwindling industry and protect the freedom of the press.

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SCM seeks community support to sustain local programming amid funding challenges SCM emphasizes community donations to maintain programming and support local initiatives.

Simsbury Community Media is fighting for its future as funding challenges threaten to silence local voices and vital community programming.

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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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New Washington law targets social media platforms for local journalism funding Washington enacts law imposing surcharge on major social media platforms for journalism support

Washington Senate Bill 5400 could reshape local journalism by imposing a surcharge on major social media platforms to fund news initiatives—will it save our democracy or stifle innovation?

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Lawmakers criticize taxpayer-funded news advertising as outdated system Legislators advocate for eliminating taxpayer subsidies for unnecessary news industry advertisements.

New Jersey lawmakers are challenging the outdated practice of using taxpayer money to fund news industry advertisements, urging a shift towards more efficient digital solutions.

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2/ We analyzed 51 GNI-funded projects in LATAM and found that, despite positive innovation outcomes, media outlets are increasingly reliant on Google’s financial & tech support. This raises concerns about long-term sustainability for independent journalism. 🧐📉 #MediaSustainability