The Empire State Local News Coalition is a statewide coalition of 150+ hometown newspapers fighting for the long-term sustainability of local journalism in NY.
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The LOCAL Act would provide tax credits for small businesses that advertise in local news outlets - “keeping neighbors connected,” as @NYSSenatorMRM puts it in this terrific @timesunion piece!
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“It’s a pro-democracy measure,” said Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins.
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Breaking News! We passed our Local Journalism payroll tax credit in the State Budget! Our efforts will help ensure that our democracy will not die in darkness.
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Something of a surprise in the NY state budget: It includes a tax credit for newspapers and broadcast media for new jobs.
Empire State Local News Coalition Founder @zrichner statement on NY budget's inclusion of first-in-nation local media tax credit:
We deeply appreciate bill sponsors @bradhoylman &
@AMCarrieWoerner for their relentless advocacy, and thank you to @GovKathyHochul @AndreaSCousins @CarlHeastie and the entire legislature for passing this credit to #savelocalnews!
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After a lobbying effort from news publishers, the state budget will include a tax credit aimed at hiring and job retention in the newspaper and broadcast industries in New York. Measure was tucked into ELFA out this morning
Gracias a El Diario por unirse a nuestra campaña para salvar el futuro del periodismo local.
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The Empire State Local News Coalition, a statewide advocacy group of more than 150 local news outlets, and elected officials rallied March 20 at the New York State Capitol in support of the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. #supportlocal #newspapers newspapers.org/stories/elect…
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Advocating for the Local Journalism Sustainability Act!
Supporting local news is crucial for informed communities and vibrant democracy. #SupportLocalJournalism 📰✨
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Lawmakers, publishers push for tax credit for local news timesunion.com/state/article… via @TimesUnion
New Yorkers from Buffalo to Montauk are at risk of losing their ability to have their voices heard and shape public policy.
Albany needs to hear from you. Sign our petition to join the fight:
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We are creating a robust legislative package to ensure local papers survive through the 21st century and beyond.
Read more about our work in @timesunion: bit.ly/4aHA9EV
Hometown newspapers are the foundation of democracy. See how the members of our coalition are uplifting the stories of everyday New Yorkers: savenylocalnews.com/#Our-Coa…
Since 2004, more than 3,000 newspapers have shuttered across the country, resulting in thousands of layoffs and countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories.
Join the fight to save local journalism in New York state: savenylocalnews.com/
The Empire State News Coalition is a statewide coalition of hometown newspapers fighting for the long-term sustainability of local journalism in New York.
Learn more about the coalition here: savenylocalnews.com/