Establishes the Local News Fellowship Program to support journalists and community-based newsrooms in Pennsylvania.
The Local News Fellowship Program Act establishes a fellowship program to enhance access to high-quality local journalism, support journalists, and strengthen community-based newsrooms. The Governor will designate an administering institution within the State System of Higher Education to manage the program, which includes assigning fellows to host newsrooms, providing compensation, mentorship, and training. The program prioritizes underserved communities with significant civic information needs.
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