US Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced on April 30, 2021, that Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) joined a resolution highlighting the importance of local news. The resolution is led by Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and co-sponsored by Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and others. The resolution acknowledges the critical role of local news organizations in preserving government transparency, educating the public, and holding powerful individuals and institutions accountable. However, it also emphasizes that this industry is in crisis due to the pandemic and changes in advertising revenue. The resolution calls for federal support to ensure the survival of local news organizations.
If you are interested in understanding more about how this bipartisan resolution aims to address the challenges faced by local news organizations and the role of the federal government in ensuring their survival, click the link below. Stay informed about how your representatives are working to preserve government transparency and accountability through the support of local news.
