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S 3744·NJ·senate

Establishes advertising set-asides for eligible local news organizations.*

Reported by CommitteeFiled Mar 5, 2026
Sponsor: Zwicker, Andrew (D)
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Reported with Senate committee amendments Second Reading Senate

Jun 11, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that New Jersey state agencies allocate at least 30% of their advertising budgets to eligible local news organizations, with higher minimums when agencies spend less than 30% of their ads in‑state. It defines strict eligibility criteria for news outlets and creates a public list of qualified entities. The goal is to support local journalism while preserving editorial independence.

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