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CEO Statement: The News Media Alliance Supports the Local Journalism Sustainability Act

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The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, introduced in the House of Representatives today by Representatives Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) – and the bipartisan group of their colleagues who have joined them as original co-sponsors – would provide incentives for consumers and businesses to help ensure local news publishers survive the current crises, and that they are around to cover the next ones.

Journalism

How to Protect Your Mental Health During Times of Crisis

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It’s long been known that a journalist’s job can have a massive impact on his or her mental and emotional well-being. Acting as a conduit for stories of tragedy and trauma is no easy feat, and numerous studies have found that journalists – whether covering everyday events or massive tragedies – may experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress.

Advocacy, Advocacy-A, Business Ops-A, Journalism, Press Releases

Statement: House Introduces Legislation to Provide SBA Affiliation Waiver for News Publishers

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Today, a House version of the “Local News and Emergency Information Act of 2020” was introduced by Chairman David Cicilline (D-RI) and Ranking Member F. James Sensenbrenner (WI-05) that offers legislative text around a Small Business Administration affiliation waiver that would allow more news publishers to apply for SBA loans under the Paycheck Protection Program.

Journalism, News Impact Project

News Impact Project: COVID-19 Impactful News Stories

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As part of our News Impact Project, we are compiling a list of local news stories from around the country on the COVID-19 health crisis that have made a positive impact on their local communities, through motivating changes that help make the community safer, allowing community members to engage on important issues, and providing community members with important information they need to know to keep themselves and their families safe and well.

Advocacy, Journalism

COVID-19 Stimulus Updates Affecting the News Media Industry

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We have provided links to Alliance and other third-party resources that provide useful information for news publishers about the Stimulus Package, CARES Act, Small Business loans and more. Please check back regularly – we will continue to update this page with more resources, as they become available, that may be helpful to news publishers.

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Statement: Bipartisan Senate Legislation to Provide SBA Affiliation Waiver for News Publishers

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Today, the bipartisan “Local News and Emergency Information Act” was introduced in the Senate by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), John Boozman (R-AR), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), that offers legislative text around a Small Business Administration affiliation waiver for news publishers.

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