America’s Newspapers Coalition unites state press associations to champion local newspapers

At the 2025 Mega-Conference, America’s Newspapers announced the formation of the State Advocacy Coalition (ANSAC) — a unified alliance of press associations and newspaper advocacy organizations coming together to protect and promote the role of local newspapers in their communities.
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Cornell University doctoral student Isako Di Tomassi has been part of a multipronged grassroots effort to encourage scientists around the country to submit op-eds to local newspapers showcasing federally funded research and why they should care that President Donald Trump’s administration is slashing support for science.
Tucked in the thousands of pages of the Ohio Senate’s budget proposal is a provision that would repeal the sales and use tax exemption for newspapers, ending a practice that has been in place as long as the sales tax: 90 years.
Many smartphones users have grown weary of news alerts — the notifications regularly popping up on their screens to inform them of breaking news or other world events — according to a new analysis.
June 20, 2025 - A Trump-backed provision in Congress’ sweeping bill would block states from regulating AI for a decade unless they give up broadband funds.
An Oregon plan to help save local journalism is close to the finish line but it’s unclear whether Senate Bill 686 will pass before the Legislature adjourns. The bill would require Google and Meta to pay publishers for the value news adds to their platforms in the state. But it will likely die unless it receives a vote in the next few days.
Five years ago U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell published a report on the dire situation facing local journalism that’s essential to democracy. In retrospect, she nailed it.
Chatbots are replacing Google’s traditional search, devastating traffic for some publishers.
This year's report offers insights on news influencers, platform changes, AI in journalism, reader revenue, news avoidance and trust in news.
The Detroit News will begin operating independently at year’s end following the conclusion of its 36-year partnership with the Detroit Free Press, The News announced Monday.
Recently the boards of directors of America’s Newspapers and the America’s Newspapers Foundation met in Galveston, Texas, for two days of focused discussion and strategic planning. It’s always impressive to see the dedication of this group of newspaper leaders who volunteer their time to help tackle some of the industry’s most pressing needs and to guide the future of local newspapers.
The Robert R. McCormick Foundation has awarded a $3.6 million, three-year grant to the Medill Local News Initiative at Northwestern to expand the University’s work to strengthen local news and scholastic journalism in Illinois.
A new survey that probes the level of trust Democrats and Republicans have for news sources finds the business-oriented publications Forbes and The Wall Street Journal share an unusual distinction: They’re the only two of 30 news sources that sympathizers for both parties told the Pew Research Center they’re more likely to trust than distrust.
Florida’s child welfare agency sent a letter to a Florida newspaper telling it to “cease and desist” its reporting on foster families for a story about a nonprofit associated with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wife that is the subject of an investigation.
June 9, 2025 - Are local news organizations benefiting from or getting crushed by artificial intelligence? Maryland Professor Tom Rosenstiel weighs the impact and potential.
Digging deep into free-speech precedents in recent American history, a federal appeals panel handed The Associated Press an incremental loss on Friday in its continuing battle with the Trump administration over access by its journalists to cover presidential events.
Here’s a roundabout way to get public support for local journalism. But it depends on the generosity of young journalists and boneheaded decisions by state officials.
McClatchy Media Company spokesperson Julie Pendley confirmed to USA TODAY on Monday, June 2, that it is ceasing production of four of its magazines: First for Women, In Touch, Life & Style and Closer.
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