Maryland HB43 requires state government units to allocate at least 50% of their advertising contracts to local news organizations.

Maryland HB43 mandates that state government units ensure at least 50% of their total dollar value of procurement contracts for print and digital advertising is awarded directly to local news organizations. To qualify, these organizations must meet specific criteria, such as having at least one full-time employee dedicated to local news coverage, publishing at least one piece about Maryland events per week, and disclosing beneficial owners or board of directors. The bill exempts contracts for tourism promotion and employee recruitment outside Maryland.

Maryland HB43 requires state government units to allocate at least 50% of their advertising contracts to local news organizations.

Maryland HB43 mandates that state government units ensure at least 50% of their total dollar value of procurement contracts for print and digital advertising is awarded directly to local news organizations. To qualify, these organizations must meet specific criteria, such as having at least one full-time employee dedicated to local news coverage, publishing at least one piece about Maryland events per week, and disclosing beneficial owners or board of directors. The bill exempts contracts for tourism promotion and employee recruitment outside Maryland.