A creative proposal in Washington’s Legislature could save hundreds of local journalism jobs across the state.
Senate Bill 5400 would be a lifesaver for roughly 100 local newspapers remaining in Washington, and for local news broadcasters and digital news outlets.
That in turn would help millions of Washingtonians, particularly in rural and suburban communities where there’s little coverage informing voters and holding officials and institutions accountable.
The bipartisan bill introduced this week would raise a business tax surcharge on large software companies that’s used for workforce training and education.
The increase would raise $20 million a year for a state-administered journalism grant program. Grants could be in the range of $10,000 to $15,000 per journalist.
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