Procurement - Advertising - Local News Organizations (Local Newspapers for Maryland Communities Act of 2026)
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Summary
The bill orders every state government unit to ensure that 50% of the dollar value of its print and digital advertising purchases goes to local news organizations that meet defined criteria. It is intended to bolster Maryland’s local journalism by directing public advertising dollars toward them, while still allowing tourism and recruitment ads to be placed outside the state.
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- Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill HearingGovernment, Labor, and Elections · Feb 10, 2026
History
- Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
- Pre-filed
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- Foley · sponsor
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