New Jersey Dedicates Millions to Future of Local News
In a landmark moment for the future of local news, on Sunday night New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy approved dedicating $5 million to the Civic Information Consortium, a first-of-its-kind nonprofit with a mission to revive, strengthen and transform media in New Jersey.
The Civic Info Bill, which Free Press Action Fund conceived, passed the statehouse with strong bipartisan support and is on Gov. Murphy’s desk awaiting his signature.
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