Media Reform
NY Bill Aims to Grow Outreach via Community Media
New York lawmakers are considering a bill to broaden statewide outreach through local media. The Local Community and Ethnic Media Commitment Act …
California Hopes to Lessen 'Digital Divide'
The state of California wants to help close the digital divide across the state - in part, by learning more about how older adults make use of …
Writers’ Strike Could Affect GA Economy, Jobs
Thousands of writers are currently on strike following a breakdown in negotiations with the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Pictur…
The Texas Observer Lives to See Another Print Run
The Texas Observer, a nonprofit news organization known for its liberal, independent reporting and cultural criticism, will continue publishing…
North Carolina Clamps Down on Robocalls
North Carolina's Attorney General Josh Stein recently won a lawsuit shutting down a massive robocall operation out of Texas. According to the …
Internet Task Forces Balance Tips, Tech Hurdles in Protecting Kids
South Dakota investigators say they're carrying heavy caseloads dealing with internet crimes against children. There's hope new research and pressure …
Editor: News Outlets Must Do Better to Regain Consumers' Trust
Americans continue to have little faith in the mainstream news media, with many people under the age of 30 saying they trust information from social …
NV Journalism Professor: Diverse Sources Key for News Consumers
As National News Literacy Week comes to an end, one Nevada journalism professor says media professionals need to make building trust with their …
News Literacy Week: Up to News Outlets, Consumers to Improve Trust
Americans continue to report low trust in mainstream media, with many younger than 30 saying they trust information from social media nearly as much …
News Literacy Week: Keeping Up the Fight Against Misinformation
Today is the start of National News Literacy Week, and according to a Minnesota expert, trust in the media remains low. But there are still plenty of …
Post-Pandemic Telehealth Visits Remain High for Mental Health
The use of telehealth has dropped since its peak during the height of the COVID-19 public health emergency, but more Coloradans continue to opt for …
Report: Industry Decline Reduces Journalism Jobs
A report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and Workforce found the number of journalism jobs will continue to decline over the next d…