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Local News Funding Act of 2025

July 3, 2025

Summary

If enacted, this bill would establish a public funding system for local journalism in the District of Columbia by distributing digital news coupons to registered voters. Voters may allocate these coupons to registered news outlets, which will determine the distribution of available grant funds through a newly created Community Journalism Board.

Source: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0314

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What does "Local News Funding Act of 2025" cover?
If enacted, this bill would establish a public funding system for local journalism in the District of Columbia by distributing digital news coupons to…
When was it published?
It was published on July 3, 2025.

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