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The latest COVID-19 relief legislation from House Democratic leadership includes the authorization of billions of dollars for emergency broadband-benefit programs.

The bill from Sens. Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders and Ron Wyden would put a moratorium on internet and phone shutoffs during the national health emergency.

The FCC’s decision to repeal Net Neutrality and abdicate its authority over broadband providers has impacted what it can do during the pandemic.

Free Press Action unveiled a proposal to provide crucial financial relief to newsrooms and reporters while envisioning a more sustainable future for the industry.

WASHINGTON — On Monday, Free Press Action released a series of policies that Congress should adopt to save local journalism during and after the coronavirus pandemic.

The bill exempts data-collection entities from privacy-protection requirements under the Communications Act and preempts similar state-level privacy-protection laws.

The FCC said the civil penalty is the largest involving a broadcaster in the agency’s 86-year history.

Advocacy group Free Press, which fought against the Sinclair/Tribune merger, said the $48-million fine “is far too small for such a dishonest broker.”

The agreement will end three investigations into the broadcaster, including the charge that it misled the agency during its failed merger with Tribune Media.

Here is a list of 30 organizations advocating for press freedom and fighting for the safety of journalists.