Media Reform
Monday, December 23, 2024
Addressing Montana's expanding 'news deserts'
Online news organizations are trying to fill the lack of local coverage in Montana's news deserts. As the year ends, a dwindling number of the …
Bill in Congress could protect journalists, sources
In the last days of President Joe Biden's term, senators are tackling some of their highest priorities, like confirming judges. But that may also …
IN sees a downturn of news options
Digital technology is replacing traditional news sources, the daily or weekly community newspaper and fewer publications mean more news deserts…
SD Public Broadcasting: Proposed budget cuts could mean insolvency
Gov. Kristi Noem wants a big budget cut for South Dakota Public Broadcasting in 2026. That could hurt its nine television stations and 11 radio …
Trust in local media strong, despite loss of OR newspapers
Oregon is losing local media outlets quickly, echoing a national trend. This year alone, 130 newspapers nationwide shut down, according to a new …
IL news options for rural populations remain limited
The days of thumbing through a community newspaper are retreating into history. A Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism 2024 report …
Elon Musk, Joe Rogan spread misinformation on agriculture
By Gabriella Sotelo for Sentient.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Wyoming News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabo…
More WI newspapers shutter, but people seem to trust them most
Wisconsin has lost almost one in five of its newspapers in the past year. The state of newspapers has been dismal for years, and the 2024 figures are …
Internet, press freedom groups sound alarm at Trump's choice for FCC
President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission is raising red flags among groups that advocate fo…
Checking the pulse of MN's news landscape
This past election cycle has again raised questions about the viability of news outlets, and how audiences are consuming information. New research …
How social media strategies are shaping Ohio's vote in 2024 elections
By Hevin Wilkey / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Kamala Harris has …
Hoosier voters gain access to nonpartisan election information tool
The Indiana Citizen, a nonpartisan voter information platform, aims to improve civic engagement in Indiana by helping voters make informed choices…