Advocacy update: The status of H.R. 4756 and three ways you can assist America's Newspapers

The elections are now over, and Congress is back for the lame-duck session.  While Congress must at least pass temporary funding for the government before Dec. 20, it is unlikely that much else will take place over the next few weeks.

We now know that the Republicans are in control of the Senate, House and Executive branches. The question for us is how will this impact our chances for passage of the Community News and Small Business Support Act (H.R. 4756), and how should it change our strategy?

Make the most out of the holiday season

The fourth quarter is make-or-break time for local businesses — and your newspaper holds the key to their success! Right now, consumers are actively hunting for what's new, what's local and, most importantly, what's trusted.

 Register to get access to the holiday campaign and also sales sheets for 70+ retail categories. These proven sales tools demonstrate why local newspapers deliver what matters most: RESULTS, not just impressions.

Make a difference this Giving Tuesday

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to support the America’s Newspapers Foundation and invest in the future of local journalism. Your tax-deductible contribution directly funds programs that strengthen newspapers and their ability to serve communities like yours.

America's Newspapers welcomes imPRESSions Worldwide into membership

imPRESSions Worldwide, Inc. offers a wide range of equipment and world-class services, including press sales and installations, removals and liquidations, field service repairs, press room upgrades and equipment appraisals.

Unlock new advertising opportunities with the America's Newspapers Resource Center

America's Newspapers is excited to announce the launch of the Resource Center — a powerful new tool designed exclusively for members to maximize their local advertising efforts. This innovative hub provides access to cutting-edge research and valuable resources that can help your newspaper increase revenue and better serve local businesses.

Lakeway Publishers sells Missouri regional operation to CherryRoad Media

Lakeway Publishers, Inc., has announced the sale of its Missouri regional operation to CherryRoad Media, Inc., a media and technology company focused on the sustainability of community journalism.

In the Pew Research Center's most recent survey, conducted two months before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, about three-quarters of Americans (74%) said criticism from news organizations keeps political leaders from doing things that shouldn’t be done, while far fewer (24%) said this type of scrutiny keeps leaders from doing their job.

The Austin NewsGuild, the collective bargaining unit representing Austin (Texas) American-Statesman journalists, and the newspaper’s parent company, Gannett, reached a labor agreement after three and a half years of negotiation and two strikes.

Hans Meyer named next director of Ohio’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Hans Meyer has been named the next director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University, taking over for Eddith Dashiell, who is retiring in June after five years leading the school.

He made his mark on newspapers in Atlanta, San Francisco and Baltimore, but may be best known for having been abducted in Atlanta in 1974.

Marilyn W. Thompson, who has worked on major, awarding-winning investigations for some of the nation’s top newsrooms, is joining The Post and Courier as a member of its investigative and special projects team.