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WGA East Supports ‘Future Of Local News Commission Act’ To Save Struggling News Outlets

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David Robb Labor EditorHoping to save local news outlets whose advertising revenues have plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic, the WGA East is supporting the Future of Local News Commission Act, which was introduced today in the U.S.

Senate.The proposed law would create a commission of 13 members to examine the implications to America’s democracy if the public does not have access to local newspapers, digital sites and broadcasting outlets in every state and territory; in rural, urban, suburban and tribal communities; and those serving Black and non-English-speaking communities.If the bill is adopted, the commission would assess the effectiveness of existing federal laws, institutions and programs in support of the production of local.

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