Pennsylvania HB2048 establishes the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium to support local journalism and civic information.

Pennsylvania HB2048 creates the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. The consortium aims to strengthen civic information and local journalism, particularly in underserved communities. It will award competitive grants, promote editorial independence, and support diverse media models. The consortium will also develop a long-term funding strategy, maintain public records, and ensure transparency. The board of directors, consisting of 15 members, will govern the consortium, ensuring geographic, demographic, and political diversity.

Pennsylvania HB2048 establishes the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium to support local journalism and civic information.

Pennsylvania HB2048 creates the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. The consortium aims to strengthen civic information and local journalism, particularly in underserved communities. It will award competitive grants, promote editorial independence, and support diverse media models. The consortium will also develop a long-term funding strategy, maintain public records, and ensure transparency. The board of directors, consisting of 15 members, will govern the consortium, ensuring geographic, demographic, and political diversity.