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Statement: News Media Alliance Commends European Union for Reaching Agreement on Digital Services Act

By Staff / April 26, 2022

The News Media Alliance applauds the European Union for reaching an interinstitutional agreement on the long-awaited Digital Services Act (DSA), which includes measures aimed at reducing the dissemination of illegal and harmful content, services and goods online to increasing protections for minors, banning targeted advertising based on sensitive data, and addressing the use of dark patterns to influence consumer choice.

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Statement: News Media Alliance Applauds Canadian Government for Standing Up for News Media

By Staff / April 5, 2022

The News Media Alliance commends the Canadian government for introducing the Online News Act (C-18).

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Europe Adopts Rules Similar to the U.S. JCPA and Self-Preferencing Bill

By Staff / March 25, 2022

The Alliance applauds the EU for concluding its trilogue on negotiations around the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which will level the playing field by requiring the tech platforms to facilitate competition and choice for consumers.

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Alliance CEO Named to Washingtonian’s Top 250 Most Influential People

By Staff / February 26, 2021

News Media Alliance President and CEO, David Chavern, has been named to Washingtonian magazine’s Washington’s Top 250 Most Influential People.

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News Media for Open Government Encourages Congress to Take Actions to Support Journalists, a Free Press and an Open and More Accountable Government

By Paul J. Boyle / February 3, 2021

Recent events continue to demonstrate that journalism and journalists are a necessary part of our democracy and critical to a well-functioning government and an informed electorate. There are many challenges for news media and journalists in today’s landscape. As members of the 117th Congress consider solutions to these challenges, the News Media for Open Government (NMOG) coalition calls on Congress to promote policies that bolster the First Amendment, the value of journalists, a free press, and a more transparent and open government.

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News Media for Open Government Outlines Recommendations for Biden-Harris Transition Team

By Paul J. Boyle / December 14, 2020

The News Media for Open Government today sent a position paper to President-Elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris’s transition team, outlining policy objectives that support and strengthen openness in government and the right to a free and independent press.

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News Media Alliance Outlines Policy Objectives to Biden-Harris Transition Team

By Staff / December 3, 2020

The News Media Alliance today sent recommendations to President-Elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris’s transition team outlining policy positions on regulations and existing laws that deter investment and limit growth in the news media industry.

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How News Publishers Can Benefit from Government Loan Programs During COVID-19

By Danielle Coffey / April 16, 2020

Though online traffic to news sites has spiked during the pandemic, far too many news publishers are still struggling. Thankfully, the recently-enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES, Act provides some relief for American businesses, including news publishers, during this challenging time.

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Visa’s New Subscription Policy Moves Forward

By Paul J. Boyle / April 15, 2020

As previously announced, Visa will implement a new policy around subscription services that may impact newspaper publishers. This new policy will go into effect on April 18 and establishes new rules for consumer disclosure and acceptance of free trials and promotional offers for recurring subscriptions.

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Economic Stimulus Update from Washington

By Paul J. Boyle / March 26, 2020

The Senate passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, in a 90-8 vote, that would make coronavirus tests free, ensure students continue to receive free lunches, and expand unemployment insurance.