Establishes a grant program to support local news journalism in Washington state.
The bill establishes the Washington local news journalism corps program within the Department of Commerce. Grants are awarded to eligible news journalism providers who employ journalists covering civic affairs in underserved communities. To qualify, applicants must employ at least three journalists in Washington state per quarter in the four calendar quarters prior to receiving a grant. The program aims to ensure the sustainability of local and diverse news outlets, which are crucial for community understanding and civic engagement.
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