Local journalism matters. 'The stakes couldn’t be higher for the future of our communities—and our democracy.'
, which is working with Rutgers to create a radio show serving the state’s Spanish-speaking immigrants. Thanks to the consortium’s success, New Jersey’s FY2023 budget includes $3 million in funds for the organization—an increased investment that will help the nonprofit better address the expansion of news deserts in the state.
Early on, some New Jersey lawmakers expressed skepticism that any of their constituents would care about efforts to fund better local news. Our experience showed otherwise: that people will take action to keep their communities informed—but only if you invest in them, listen to their concerns and demonstrate solidarity. The effort to create the consortium grew out of listening sessions that Free Press Action held in New Jersey beginning in 2015.
Thousands of people from around the state signed petitions, took part in community forums, called lawmakers and visited legislative district offices. Residents took part in two successful lobby days at the statehouse, and by May 2018, the bill had 20 co-sponsors—half of whom had met with constituents. The bill passed the legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support, and was signed into law in August 2018.
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