Local news provisions of stimulus bill outlined | Kansas Press Association
Posted December 22, 2020 CEO, America's Newspapers The House and Senate have passed a $900 billion relief bill that will provide direct relief to newspapers and other local news media. The bill is expected to be signed by the President today. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) was instrumental in securing the fix that increased newspapers' eligibility under the new package. “During this pandemic, local newspapers and broadcasters must continue to communicate vital COVID health data, including lifesaving information about public health guidance, the vaccines and vaccine distribution,” said ...