With philanthropic endeavors like Press Forward investing millions of dollars into efforts to “save” journalism, it’s worth asking what kinds of journalism deserve support.
Free Press Action expressed tentative support for the bill but called for it to be amended to better support small publishers, ethnic media and community-rooted outlets.
In a letter sent to Sen. Glazer and other members of the California Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation, Free Press Action calls on lawmakers to make key amendments to SB 1327 in order for the bill to effectively support local news.