Did anyone see news about some number of some people (2/3 of congress? Of senate???)....

[LAS14]

... signing a letter/sponsoring a bill or something urging the government to take out ads in local papers? I've been worried about local newspapers for a long time. Who else watches over the school committee, etc??? But now it's even more important. I subscribed to the online version of our local weekly just to be supportive.

Anyway, let me know if you've heard about such an initiative. I just caught in passing, and don't even remember if it was TV or radio.

tia
las

[Rorey]

1. Advertising dollars

I heard on some local news that the Denver Post suspended requiring a subscription for online access right now, and they talked about advertising revenue being down.

[Mike 03]

2. This, maybe?

CNN: The call for federal support of local news is getting louder

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/media/government-funding-local-news/index.html

New York (CNN Business)Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are getting louder in their call for the federal government to provide financial support for local news as the already struggling industry suffers another blow from the coronavirus pandemic's impact.

On Monday, more than 240 House members signed a letter to President Trump, urging him to direct federal spending to ads in local media and to encourage businesses that receive stimulus funds to spend a portion of that money on the same. This move is just the latest in a string of efforts by US lawmakers over the last month to address the pandemic's effects on local news. Even as local news outlets see a surge in readership and viewership, their revenue sources have been decimated. Many local news outlets rely on ad dollars from local businesses and events that have been forced to shut down amid the pandemic.

EDIT: The article is from last Monday.

[LAS14]

4. Yes, I think this is it. Thanks! nt

[jimfields33]

3. Oh my gosh

Trump hates the media even local. This is unfortunate. They may have to survive until January.

[old guy]

5. In some instances I suppose it's a good idea.

My local weekly, however, is barely good to wrap fish in. Giving them money would be wasting it and would be supporting RW causes.

[Midnight Writer]

6. Trump would never allow money to local newspapers. Well, unless they did him a favor, though.