Vermont H0244 mandates that the State allocate at least 80% of its advertising contracts to local news organizations.

Vermont H0244 establishes standards for state contracting of advertising services, requiring the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services to contract with local news organizations for at least 80% of print, digital, radio, and television advertising. The bill defines local news organizations as entities that engage professionals to create local news content and meet specific criteria, such as publishing frequency and audience demographics.

Vermont H0244 mandates that the State allocate at least 80% of its advertising contracts to local news organizations.

Vermont H0244 establishes standards for state contracting of advertising services, requiring the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services to contract with local news organizations for at least 80% of print, digital, radio, and television advertising. The bill defines local news organizations as entities that engage professionals to create local news content and meet specific criteria, such as publishing frequency and audience demographics.