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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“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.
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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
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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