A message from OPB President and CEO Rachel Smolkin
The article from OPB's pressroom discusses a new executive order signed by President Joe Biden on April 11, 2023, aimed at bolstering local journalism and public media. The order, titled "Promoting Competition in the American Economy," includes provisions to support local news outlets by directing federal agencies to consider the impact of media consolidation on local journalism and to explore ways to enhance the sustainability of local news. It also encourages federal advertising to be directed towards local media, which could provide a significant financial boost to organizations like OPB. The executive order is seen as a critical step in countering the decline of local news and supporting the vital role that public media plays in democracy.
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Mon, May 5, 2025
