Rebuild Local News’ Matt Pearce is trying to help journalists and lawmakers speak the same language
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
3/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
5/15
Depth
4/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
For a growing number of local journalists and supporters of local journalism, the relevant question in 2026 is no longer, “Should public policy to support local news exist?” but “What should public policy to support local news look like here?” At least 21 states and territories have proposed legislation intended to financially support local news...
