position · 2026
Restore a sustainable business model for local news
DeSaulnier is pushing for legislation to restore a sustainable business model for local news and hold technology platforms accountable for profiting from journalism they did not produce. He previously authored legislation to allow local newspapers to operate as nonprofits and co-led an effort to let news organizations negotiate with tech platforms for fair compensation.
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Continuing to push for legislation that restores a sustainable business model for local news
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