Archive for local news
Statement: Postal Reform Bill Passed by Congress
The News Media Alliance applauds the passage by Congress last night of the long-awaited Postal Service Reform Act, H.R. 3076, originally sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Maloney ... Read More
Twenty-Somethings Share What Would Get Them to Pay for News
Findings from qualitative and quantitative research from the News Media Alliance indicate that there are opportunities for news outlets – especially local news outlets – ... Read More
The Key to Gen Z: Insights and Ideas to Build Lasting Relationships
The Key to Gen Z report includes insightful findings, stats and compelling profiles that can help the news media industry understand what is important to ... Read More
Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing on Big Tech’s Impact on the Future of Quality Journalism
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights will hold a hearing today on the impact of the dominant tech platforms, such ... Read More
American Press Institute Announces New Executive Director and CEO, Michael D. Bolden
The American Press Institute, an affiliate of the News Media Alliance, today announced it has hired Michael D. Bolden as its new Executive Director and Chief ... Read More
Senators Urge DOJ to Protect Journalists
Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today sent a letter to Attorney General ... Read More
American Press Institute Hires Search Firm, Begins Search for New Executive Director
The American Press Institute has hired a firm to begin the search for a new Executive Director ... Read More
Statement: News Media Alliance Applauds Introduction of Journalist Protection Act by Representative Swalwell, Senators Blumenthal and Menendez
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the Journalist Protection Act, which would penalize individuals who intentionally harm ... Read More
American Press Institute Executive Director Tom Rosenstiel to Join Faculty at University of Maryland Journalism School
The American Press Institute (API) announced today that after nine years of innovative growth, API Executive Director Tom Rosenstiel will be joining the faculty at ... Read More
Statement: News Media Alliance Remembers Career Newspaper Leader and Free Press Advocate, Scott Schurz, Sr.
Longtime newspaper leader and free press advocate, Scott Schurz, Sr., passed away on Monday at the age of 85. Schurz was a passionate and active ... Read More
