Local journalists know their communities, hold local officials accountable and have a vested interest in their neighbors' well-being. But newsroom budgets are shrinking or — in some cases — being virtually gutted. "The Why" looks at the fourth estate on a local level.
The State Of Local Journalism: Where Are The Watchdogs?
Local journalism likely affects you more than coverage of the president or other topics in national media. But hometown newsrooms are being gutted.
The State Of Local Journalism: Where Are The Watchdogs?
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Posted: 5:21 p.m. EDT Apr 27, 2018

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