—the heart of the issue being assessed by this committee?
It is imperative that there be more local news coverage in small communities across the country that are not already served by journalists who live there. Local news isn't only about the local bingo, baseball game, or community fundraiser. It is about connecting the community and its leaders to accountability. As journalists, we would like to think there is a way for truly local news to survive without tapping into the revenue streams of the major players.