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Sustainability act aims to keep journalism alive

Jul 29, 2020

“Local Journalism is a bedrock pillar of communities across the United States," Kirkpatrick said at the introduction of the bill. "Unfortunately, journalistic endeavors throughout the country ...

Ways to keep the new customer sold during the coronavirus crisis

Jul 29, 2020

You can achieve a huge public relations bump by sponsoring a Zoom webinar for your inactives, regulars and prospects.

National Newspaper Association salutes Local Journalism Sustainability Act

Jul 16, 2020

The legislation would set up three tax credits to encourage support for journalism ...

LEGISLATIVE ALERT ⁠— Support needed in Senate for Small Business Expense Protection Act, S 3612

Jul 15, 2020

Community newspapers that received the Paycheck Protection Program loans urgently need to have S. 3612 included in McConnell’s proposal.

Coronavirus coloring and activity pages for kids and families — from Kid Scoop

Jul 14, 2020

Newspapers can publish these as two full pages or four half pages (see graphics).

Relevant Point: Find alternative places for conversation

Jul 14, 2020

When I last checked Twitter, retweets had soared passed 3,100 and likes exceeded 2,300. Downes is a producer at WFTV in Orlando, Florida.

NNA Issue Brief ⁠— PPP applications now open through Aug. 8

Jul 7, 2020

Most businesses are allowed only one loan. But business owners who did not include their own compensations in their initial applications are encouraged to contact their original lenders.

NNA Issue Brief ⁠— SBA releases identities of borrowers of more than $150,000 in Paycheck Protection Program

Jul 6, 2020

The SBA and Department of Treasury today released the identities of loan recipients under the Paycheck Protection Program that received more than $150,000 in loans.