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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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New Washington law targets social media platforms for local journalism funding
Washington enacts law imposing surcharge on major social media platforms for journalism support
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March 17, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Maryland lawmakers are stepping up to combat the local news crisis with a bold new bill that could revitalize journalism and protect communities from misinformation.

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Maryland lawmakers propose tax credit to support local journalism and newsrooms
House Bill 891 aims to incentivize local journalism through refundable payroll tax credits.
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February 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM