Who’s watching city hall? Nobody — and that should scare you
It’s not your imagination—local news really isn’t what it used to be. A new study lays it bare: in 2002, there were 40 local journalists for every 100,000 Americans; today there are just over 8. The impact is real and close to home—fewer reporters at school board meetings, city council hearings, and neighborhood events means communities are less informed. The decline leaves a void where misinformation thrives, and civic engagement suffers. If we care about good governance, supporting local journalism must be part of the solution. Dave Busiek with Iowa Capital Dispatch has the full story that matters ore than you might realize.
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