California passes local journalism lifeline bill amid "catastrophic collapse"
Summary
California has passed a new law to support local news organizations. This law aims to help stop the steady loss of local newspapers and news sources that has been happening across the U.S. for many years.Key Facts
- Local news outlets have been closing or shrinking in the U.S. for over ten years.
- California’s new bill is designed to provide financial help to local journalism.
- The bill is intended to help local news recover and remain operational.
- Steve Waldman, president of Rebuild Local News, discussed the bill and its impact.
- The effort comes as experts describe the loss of local news as a "catastrophic collapse."
- The law focuses on strengthening journalism that serves communities within California.
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