B26-0314

Local News Funding Act of 2025

Introduced·7/3/25
Tion Text

Local News Funding Act of 2025 establishes a Local News Grant Program for news outlets.

The Local News Funding Act of 2025 establishes a Local News Grant Program to provide funding to news outlets that report and publish local news. The Board administers the program, which allows registered voters to allocate grants to registered news outlets. Eligible news outlets must register, meet reporting and disclosure requirements, and meet participation requirements. The Board issues news coupons to registered voters and manages a secure online system for issuing, allocating, and redeeming coupons.

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Where it stands

Current
Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 3

Council

Referred to Committee on Human Services

Feb 27

Council

Referred to Committee on Human Services

Jul 18, 2025

Council

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0314 Published in the DC Register