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New Mexico governor signs tax credit legislation for local newspapers · Maryland enacts first-in-the-nation Local News for Maryland Communities Act · Hearst exec: Yes, newspapers are still a good investment · Federal judge finds Pentagon violating court order to restore reporter access · Paxton Media Group acquires nine titles from Community Newspapers, Inc. · Houston Chronicle reinvents subscriber experience with new media products · New Mexico governor signs tax credit legislation for local newspapers · Maryland enacts first-in-the-nation Local News for Maryland Communities Act · Hearst exec: Yes, newspapers are still a good investment · Federal judge finds Pentagon violating court order to restore reporter access · Paxton Media Group acquires nine titles from Community Newspapers, Inc. · Houston Chronicle reinvents subscriber experience with new media products ·
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We serve community weeklies to major metro dailies with research, advocacy, events, and peer community — representing local newspapers in Washington and in statehouses across the country. Advancing local newspapers through advocacy, research, and community. Local is the franchise. Trust is the advantage.

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The Carmage Walls Commentary Prize deadline is March 31. This year's competition features expanded categories and increased prize money. Your editorial voice could be the next to shape industry conversations.

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Product Launch
AdCellerant launches AI-powered campaign optimization

New machine learning tools help local media maximize digital advertising performance and ROI for small business advertisers.

Expansion
Column public notice platform adds 12 new states

Streamlined legal notice publishing now available in additional markets, expanding digital reach for government transparency.

Success Story
Mather Economics drives 23% subscription revenue growth

Behavioral analytics and personalized engagement strategies deliver measurable results for newspaper publisher partners.

Innovation
United Robots adds hyperlocal sports coverage

AI content generation platform expands automated reporting to cover high school and community sports at scale.

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Advocacy Win

New Mexico governor signs legislation providing tax credits to local newspapers

New Mexico has taken a practical step to strengthen local news across the state. Through SB 151 and HB 2, state leaders adopted a targeted approach that directs support straight into the places where local news is produced. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the legislation, recognizing the essential role independent local newspapers play in communities statewide.

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Advocacy

Maryland enacts first-in-the-nation Local News for Maryland Communities Act

A revenue-neutral model to sustain local news — a potential template for other states.

Press Freedom

Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore reporter access

The Defense Department is in violation of an earlier order to restore journalist access.

Industry

Hearst exec: Yes, newspapers are still a good investment

While others pull back, Hearst is actively acquiring dailies and making the case the business still works.

Ownership

Venetoulis Institute and Block Communications announce agreement for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Post-Gazette, founded 1786, will remain in operation under the nonprofit behind The Baltimore Banner.

Industry

AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper journalism

Buyouts to U.S.-based journalists as part of an acceleration away from its newspaper-focused model.

Acquisition

Paxton Media Group acquires nine titles from Community Newspapers, Inc.

Nine community papers in western North Carolina and north Georgia join PMG.

Innovation

Houston Chronicle reinvents subscriber experience with new media products

A clear shift toward impact-driven coverage and service journalism with readers at the center.

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Career moves and industry leadership updates — because trust is built by the people behind local news

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New Role

Hank Stuever joins The Times-Picayune and The Advocate

Managing editor for enterprise journalism at Georges Media Group's Louisiana publications

Promotion

Jamie Stockwell named USA TODAY vice president of news

Will champion unbiased journalism and drive the flagship publication's next era of impact

Leadership

Neil Brown named new chairman of Poynter Institute board

Following the retirement of Paul Tash, who served as chairman for 20 years

Executive

Pamela Henson joins Adams MultiMedia as president and publisher

Leading Southern Wisconsin Group with experience from Tribune, Chronicle, and Gannett

From the Local Media Roadmap Study
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65%
of readers say local news coverage should be their newspaper's primary focus.
Roadmap Study · America's Newspapers / Coda Ventures · 3,000 adults, 9 U.S. census regions
Reader Preference — Content Mix
Local News Coverage
65%
Trust in Local Papers
71%
Gen X Growth Opportunity
58%
Lifestyle & Community
35%
Why It Matters
Readers are telling you what they want. The answer is local news.
When 65% of your audience says they want more local coverage, that's a publishing strategy — not just a preference. Local is the franchise. Trust is the advantage.
Find Out More About the Roadmap Study
Legislative Update
2026 Session: 247 bills tracking that impact newspapers • New Mexico tax credits signed • Maryland local news act passed • Federal JCPA advancing • Public notice protections in 15 states • 2026 Session: 247 bills tracking that impact newspapers • New Mexico tax credits signed • Maryland local news act passed •

Advocacy & Public Notice

Representing local newspapers in Washington and statehouses across the country. Coalition tracking 200+ bills that impact newspapers in 2026 legislative session.
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State Advocacy Coalition connects to build protections for local newspapers.

27 state press associations provide real-time intelligence and a unified national voice for local newspapers when the stakes are highest. Local is the franchise. We protect it.

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Policy Position

Public notices belong in local newspapers

Why independent publication matters — and what the research confirms.

Federal

Community News & Small Business Support Act

Tax credit legislation to help sustain local news and small business advertising.

Federal

Journalism Competition and Preservation Act

Allowing publishers to negotiate collectively with dominant platforms.

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Freedom of the Press & Legal Fund

Supporting press freedom in courtrooms and newsrooms across the country.

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Timely conversations for senior executives and Solutions Partners, held each fall in Washington, D.C.

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The annual gathering for family newspaper owners, held one day ahead of SLC in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.
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Recognizing excellence in editorial and column writing. $20,000 in awards and expanded categories.

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