Establishes advertisement set-asides for eligible local news organizations in New Jersey.

This bill establishes advertisement set-asides for eligible local news organizations in New Jersey. It requires the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium to create and maintain a list of eligible local news organizations. State agencies must allocate at least 30 percent of their total advertising spending for these organizations. The Department of the Treasury will publish criteria for eligibility and a cumulative report on advertising spending. Advertising or marketing agencies that contract with the State must report spending quarterly.

Establishes advertisement set-asides for eligible local news organizations in New Jersey.

This bill establishes advertisement set-asides for eligible local news organizations in New Jersey. It requires the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium to create and maintain a list of eligible local news organizations. State agencies must allocate at least 30 percent of their total advertising spending for these organizations. The Department of the Treasury will publish criteria for eligibility and a cumulative report on advertising spending. Advertising or marketing agencies that contract with the State must report spending quarterly.