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The News/Media Alliance diligently advocates on the pressing issues affecting today’s news and magazine publishers. As the media landscape becomes increasingly digital, it is critical that publishers find ways to monetize digital content and be fairly compensated for use of their content, including in AI, search engines, and for advertising sold against that content.

The News/Media Alliance also advocates for state and federal public policies that allow media publishers to deliver trusted and valued content to readers and to generate jobs and growth for the national and local economies, including technology policy and advancements, postal rates, journalist protection and free press issues, and other important issues that matter most to you.

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Policy Updates

Maryland Tax Court Strikes Down State’s Digital Ad Tax
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Maryland Tax Court Strikes Down State’s Digital Ad Tax

On August 14, the Maryland Tax Court struck down the state’s Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Tax, enacted in 2020. Across multiple rulings, the court found the tax unlawful and unconstitutional, violating the Internet Tax Freedom Act, the Dormant Commerce Clause, ... Read More
Copyright Office Adopts Rule to Expand Group Registration Option for Online News
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Copyright Office Adopts Rule to Expand Group Registration Option for Online News

The update removes the requirement that a “news website” cover “a broad range of news on all subjects and activities and is not limited to any specific subject matter,” clearly allowing subject matter-focused sites, such as those covering sports, finance, ... Read More
News/Media Alliance Applauds Senate Commerce Committee Movement on Children's Online Safety Measure
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News/Media Alliance Applauds Senate Commerce Committee Movement on Children’s Online Safety Measure

With today’s markup, Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA) advanced bipartisan work to protect children from addictive and harmful practices perpetuated by large online platforms, while preserving beneficial access to high-quality journalism ... Read More
Massachusetts Legislature Takes Steps to Adopt Shield Law to Protect Journalists
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Massachusetts Legislature Takes Steps to Adopt Shield Law to Protect Journalists

The News/Media Alliance commends the Massachusetts Senate for the effort to protect a free press and will continue to work with the Massachusetts News Paper Association and other journalism advocates to push the measure forward as House and Senate leadership ... Read More
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