Democratic bills address news deserts in Wisconsin

Democratic lawmakers unveiled a series of bills Thursday to boost local journalism in rural communities. The bill package – introduced by Rep. Jimmy Anderson, D-Fitchburg; Rep. Jodi Emerson, D-Eau Claire; and Sen. Mark Spreitzer, D-Beloit – includes a tax credit for newspaper subscriptions, a fellowship program and a new governing body to award grants for news access projects.

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