It's not a resource issue when a local editor says, “Sorry. The article I wrote didn't run because they chose to run something else.” That's what's been going on for years, and that's what they have to say.
Another example is, community groups will often come and say they have a notice that there's a church supper coming up or a charity garage sale, and they're told, “Well, we won't run your notice unless you buy an ad.” That's also been going on for years.