BUSINESSJun 25 · 09:30 UTCWHYYDavid Matthau

New Jersey nonprofit that funds local news awaits state support

A New Jersey nonprofit that funds 50 local news organizations is awaiting state funding, raising concerns about potential closures. The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium, established in 2018, provides grants to outlets including hyperlocal sites, newspapers, and youth journalism programs. Executive director Lisa Sahulka warns that without timely state support, some entities may shut down.

Nexus surfaces and summarizes. The full story lives at the source.

Mentioned

New Jersey Civic Information ConsortiumorganizationLisa SahulkapersonCraig RichardspersonHammonton GazetteorganizationNew Jerseyplace

Spot something wrong with this article?Report a problem →

Forward this

Related Signal

Adjacent reporting

POLITICSJun 3 · 19:49 UTC
Invest in journalism that makes a difference for Vermonters
POLITICSJun 15 · 12:00 UTC
California lawmakers want to cut funds for local news at exactly the wrong time
POLITICSApr 23 · 17:04 UTC
Senate Republicans make moves to fund DHS as shutdown drags on
BUSINESSJun 8 · 08:00 UTC
Childcare providers are about to lose a safety net
BUSINESSApr 14 · 18:11 UTC
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette sold to nonprofit, no longer planning to shut down