Secretary of State presenter outlines voter guide mailings, reduced federal grants and $1.8M media request A presenter from the Vermont Secretary of State's office told a legislative committee the office will begin mailing a voter guide to every household in 2026, warned of declining federal HAVA funding, requested a base $450,000 general fund appropriation, and asked for $1.8 million for local media grants and $90,000 for community radio.

Vermont plans to mail a personalized voter guide to every household starting in 2026, aiming to enhance civic engagement amidst dwindling local news coverage.

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Senate Committee Advances Bill to Modernize Kentucky Public-Notice Rules A Senate committee advanced SB141, which updates how legally required public notices are defined and published, clarifies qualifying newspapers, creates error-cure procedures and requires fair rates; the Kentucky Press Association will provide free statewide online access to notices via kypublicnotice.com. The committee voted 10-0 to report the bill favorably.

Kentucky's Senate has unanimously advanced a groundbreaking bill designed to modernize public notice rules and strengthen the role of local newspapers.

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Simsbury Community Media seeks donations to combat funding challenges SCM appeals for community support to maintain local programming amid declining television subscriptions

Simsbury Community Media is fighting to keep local programming alive amid funding challenges—your support can make all the difference!

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SCM appeals for support amid subscription revenue decline in local broadcasting SCM urges community donations to maintain operations and support local programming efforts.

AI expert Mary McPheat unveils how artificial intelligence can revolutionize marketing strategies while local media fights for survival—discover the insights and challenges that could shape our future!

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SCM urges community support to sustain local programming amid funding challenges SCM seeks donations to maintain educational programming and community connection amid revenue decline.

Simsbury Community Media is at a crossroads, fighting for its future as funding dwindles and the community rallies to keep its vital programs alive.

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California Governor proposes $30 million funding for local journalism in new budget plan Governor's budget proposal includes $30 million for local journalism, details and guidelines pending.

Governor Newsom's new budget proposal includes a bold $30 million initiative to support local journalism, but the details are still under wraps!

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