California AB155 establishes the California Civic Media Program to support local and community news organizations.

California AB155 creates the California Civic Media Program under the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. The program aims to enhance the public good by supporting a robust California press corps and reinforcing journalism's role in democracy. It empowers Californians by fostering greater understanding of their communities and governmental structures. The program also seeks to ensure the sustainability of existing and new online news organizations, particularly those serving underserved and underrepresented communities.

California AB155 establishes the California Civic Media Program to support local and community news organizations.

California AB155 creates the California Civic Media Program under the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. The program aims to enhance the public good by supporting a robust California press corps and reinforcing journalism's role in democracy. It empowers Californians by fostering greater understanding of their communities and governmental structures. The program also seeks to ensure the sustainability of existing and new online news organizations, particularly those serving underserved and underrepresented communities.