This Free Press Action case study explores the lessons learned and perspectives gained from key stakeholders involved in the Civic Information Bill’s passage in New Jersey.
The study covers the campaign to address New Jersey’s local-news crisis, which has disproportionately harmed low-income communities, people of color, rural communities and immigrants.
The Journalism Accountability Watchdog Network recently issued a statement condemning what it described as the “ongoing failure” of the Philadelphia Inquirer’s diversity initiatives.
Free Press Action Senior Director of Journalism Policy Mike Rispoli highlighted the urgent need for ongoing support to address the state’s local-news crisis.
The $2 million Gov. Murphy set aside is further proof of New Jersey’s commitment to cultivating informed and engaged communities amid a growing disinformation crisis.
