‘Local news is a plus for society’: Maryland lawmakers champion the need for community outlets

Capital News Service

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland lawmakers are concerned that many counties across the state have only a few news outlets and how that could impact communities getting vital local coverage.

“That’s where you’re connecting the most — at that local level,” said Sen. Jason Gallion, R-Cecil and Harford. “Just like with local government, they’re the ones closest to the citizens.”…

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