Pair of bills supporting local journalism, civic reform advance

Dated: March 31 2026

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Pennsylvania’s House Committee on Communications and Technology has advanced two bills introduced by state Rep. Chris Rabb (D-200). HB 2047 would fund a statewide journalism fellowship placing reporters in local newsrooms, and HB 2048 would create a civic information consortium investing in coverage of local government, schools, public safety and other core issues that directly affect Pennsylvanians’ daily lives. The move comes amid a broader crisis of shrinking local news outlets and staffing cuts. The bills are backed by advocacy groups as well as journalism organizations that say the measures would strengthen accountability, representation and access to reliable information. The proposal draws on models spearheaded by Free Press Action illustrating how targeted public-interest funding can stabilize local media ecosystems.
Source: Gettysburg Connection; 2/4/2026

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