More than 130 organizations across California and the nation are urging @governor.ca.gov to sign AB 2222, landmark legislation that would create employment credits to help newsrooms strengthen their reporting capacity and deepen coverage across the state.

🔗: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/historic-loc...

We respectfully urge Gov. Newsom to sign AB 2222 into law. If you, your newsroom or your organization are based in California, now is the moment to make your voice heard. 📣

Breakthrough: @asmchrisward.bsky.social's Community NEWS Act (AB 2222) passed out of the California Legislature with supermajority support in both chambers.

It now heads to Gov. Newsom, who has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto this landmark bill.

Learn more: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/california-l...

This is what I’ve been up to at work — $200m for local news jobs over five years if Gov. Newsom signs AB 2222, fully paid for by taking away corporate tax breaks for overpaid CEOs.
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ICYMI: The California Senate advanced the Community NEWS Act (AB 2222) last night, moving a bill that would create journalist employment credits to help local newsrooms strengthen and expand essential community coverage.

More below. ⬇️

SPJ Western Washington has announced the winners of the first-ever Evergreen State A‑Mark Award for Investigative Reporting. I was honored to be one of five judges and to read such impactful work from journalists across the state.

Learn more via @spjwash.bsky.social: www.spjwash.org/2026/05/ever...

This afternoon we’re co‑hosting a virtual event with @journalists.org: the 2026 State Policy Playbook for Newsrooms. Join us to learn about emerging policy models and how to advocate for legislation that supports local news.

Register: www.journalists.org/events/2026-...

Today we’re celebrating #LocalNewsDay — a national day of action reconnecting people with trusted local news that keeps communities informed, connected and accountable.

Left #ONA26 energized. Our org — @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social — was proud to sponsor and be part of the conversations shaping what’s next for local journalism. There’s a tangible energy right now around revitalizing newsrooms and strengthening communities’ access to essential information.

Welcome @cliffordmichel.bsky.social and Caroline Ross to Rebuild Local News! Clifford joins as Development Manager with experience in nonprofit fundraising. Caroline joins as Senior Advisor, having led transitions of local papers into nonprofit ownership at the National Trust for Local News.

Deeply honored to work alongside such bright, passionate people committed to strengthening local newsrooms across the country. As I wrap up my third year with the organization, I’m thrilled to continue this work to help safeguard the vitality of the local news ecosystem. On to 2026! 🥳

The State of Local News 2025 report by @localnewsini.bsky.social is out, drawing on two decades of data -- and the findings are stark. News deserts hit a record high, leaving 50M Americans with limited or no access to local coverage.

Learn more: localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu/projects/sta...

We're thrilled to introduce Matthew Baker as our first director of research! He previously served as a senior advisor at the U.S. Agency for International Development, managing research projects to strengthen independent media worldwide.

Learn more: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/team/matthew...

Join us in supporting local news across the country and building stronger communities! Our open positions include People & Operations Manager, Deputy Campaigns Director, and Development Manager.

Apply now: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/careers/

#ONA25 was truly an unforgettable experience that will stay with me long after the beignets are gone. Big thanks to the @journalists.org team for the warm welcome!

The Local Journalist Index is live: A first-of-its-kind report from @muckrack.com and Rebuild Local News reveals a more widespread, severe shortage of local journalists across the U.S. than previously understood.

Read the report: localjournalistindex.com

Big News: Rebuild Local News has been awarded $5.25M from Press Forward, @knightfoundation.org and MacArthur Foundation to drive nonpartisan state, local policies that strengthen local journalism and support the civic health of our communities.

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Big news: We're thrilled to welcome industry powerhouses Susan Patterson Plank and @mattdpearce.com to our senior team. They’ll help turn growing momentum for local news legislation into meaningful support for newsrooms, communities nationwide.

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