Rebuild Local News
Coverage of Rebuild Local News in the Nexus archive.
- Meet the Gen Z journalist who bought his hometown newspaper in Georgia
Evan Newton, a 25-year-old Gen Z journalist, purchased the Monticello News in Georgia, becoming one of the state's youngest newspaper owners. He acquired the outlet from previous owner Katherine Mudd to keep it local, avoiding a corporate takeover. The sale has drawn national attention as a rare example of optimism in local journalism amid widespread newsroom closures.
- Vermont to give local news priority for state advertising dollars
Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed an executive order directing state advertising dollars to prioritize local news platforms. The policy aims to support struggling local news organizations while ensuring Vermonters stay informed, aligning with similar initiatives in Colorado and Maryland.
- The loss of local news isn’t just making voters less informed, it makes taxpayers poorer, study says
A study by Rebuild Local News links the decline of local newspapers to increased taxpayer costs due to higher municipal borrowing rates. Without local journalism oversight, governments face reduced scrutiny, leading to $12 million annual tax increases in Ohio and $1.1 billion nationally.