The latest COVID-19 relief legislation from House Democratic leadership includes the authorization of billions of dollars for emergency broadband-benefit programs.
Free Press says its policy proposals will help save local journalism and put thousands of reporters back to work during and after the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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.