America's Newspapers

New Mexico governor signs legislation that provides tax credits to local newspapers. It’s a practical model other states will be watching closely. Read more about the legislation and what it could mean nationally: newspapers.org/stories/new-me…

CherryRoad Media has acquired The Carrollton Democrat from Main Street Media. The transaction closed today, marking the final Missouri title to transition out of Main Street Media's #newspaper portfolio. newspapers.org/stories/cherry…

.@USATODAYCo has  announced the execution of a binding Letter of Intent with @MediaNewsGroup to acquire the @detroitnews. The @freep and The Detroit News will continue to publish separately. newspapers.org/stories/usa-to…

Block Communications, Inc. and the Block family have announced that the @PittsburghPG plans to publish its final edition and cease operations on May 3. newspapers.org/stories/pittsb…

Marion County, the county involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023, will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor. newspapers.org/stories/marion… @KansasReflector

Lee Wolverton has been named executive editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and will oversee the newsroom operations in Little Rock and Fayetteville. Two promotions to managing editor also announced. newspapers.org/stories/lee-wo…

Shareholders of DallasNews Corporation, the holding company of @dallasnews and Medium Giant, have approved the company’s pending merger with @Hearst. Shareholders will receive an all cash consideration of $16.50 per share of DallasNews common stock. newspapers.org/stories/dallas…

.@swoknews will be sold to Hilliary Communications, according to an agreement reached Wednesday with Southern Newspapers, Inc. The agreement is expected to close within the next few weeks. newspapers.org/stories/the-la…

The @ajc on Thursday said it plans to end its printed edition at the end of this year, accelerating its digital transformation amid a rapidly evolving media landscape. newspapers.org/stories/ajc-to…

A new era for investigative journalism in New Mexico: @SearchlightNM and The New Mexican Public Service Journalism Fund have announced an agreement to combine resources focused on investigative #journalism for greater impact and sustainability. newspapers.org/stories/a-new-…

Tony Baranowski has been named state policy director to support @newspapersorg’s legislative efforts through the State Advocacy Coalition. The Coalition of press associations is working to strengthen the sustainability of local journalism. newspapers.org/stories/americ…

DallasNews Corporation, the holding company of @dallasnews and Medium Giant, and @Hearst today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement whereby DallasNews Corporation would be acquired by Hearst. newspapers.org/stories/dallas…

.@PBS reports: @KariLake, a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, is expected to testify in a House Foreign Affairs hearing about the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which runs @VOANews, today at 10 am EDT. Watch live: bit.ly/3TtXMu9

Congratulations to Michelle Robinson, who will assume the newly created post of general manager for @GalvNews, effective July 1! She will be responsible for operational duties of the newspaper as well as retaining her role as chief revenue officer. newspapers.org/stories/michel…

Tucked in the thousands of pages of the Ohio Senate’s budget proposal is a provision that would repeal the sales and use tax exemption for #newspapers, ending a practice that has been in place as long as the sales tax: 90 years. cleveland.com/open/2025/06/o…

The Campbell family has announced the sale of @arguspress, a long-standing daily and weekly newspaper operation based in Owosso, Michigan, to Boone Newsmedia, Inc. (BNI). newspapers.org/stories/boone-…

.@newspapersorg is accepting applications for a State Policy Director — a full-time leadership position that will play a key role in coordinating advocacy efforts through our newly launched State Advocacy Coalition. app.partners.jobcase.com/job/2vdPoQMNFE… #Advocacy #Newspapers #NowHiring

.@newspapersorg is proud to announce the launch of the State Advocacy Coalition (ANSAC) — a new alliance of press associations and advocacy partners working together to protect and promote local newspapers across the country. #LocalNewspapers #Advocacy newspapers.org/stories/americ…

Announced at Mega-Conference: Cowles Company to donate @SpokesmanReview and $2M to Comma, after a community match of $2M. Nonprofit establishes a new model for community-owned journalism and the community it serves. newspapers.org/stories/cowles…

.@newspapersorg is honored to welcome @NTVBMedia into membership. NTVB Media, publisher of TV Guide Magazine and TV Weekly, has worked with hundreds of newspapers for the past 40 years to provide content solutions and revenue sources. newspapers.org/stories/americ…