In The News
California senators propose public fund for journalism
Excerpted from the Hill
By Reid Wilson
"Three California state senators have proposed a new measure aimed at propping up media organizations that cover local news after decades of consolidation and closings in the journalism industry.
Sens. Steve Glazer (D), Benn Allen (D) and Josh Newman (D) introduced legislation Wednesday to create a $50 million fund that would deliver grants to news organizations that pledge to cover public affairs in their local communities."