1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 For decades, local journalism’s business model rested on advertising, subscriptions and philanthropy. Now, according to Rebuild Local News co-founder Steven Waldman, a fourth leg is rapidly emerging: public policy. New state laws, tax credits and government-backed initiatives have already directed more than $129 million into local newsrooms, with tens of millions more expected this year alone. Waldman says the shift signals a major new chapter in how communities may ultimately sustain local journalism. Access more at this episode’s landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/tens-of-millions-flow-into-local-news-as-public-policy-becomes-journalisms-fourth-leg,261799 &amp;nbsp; &quot;E &amp; P Reports&quot; from Editor &amp; Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder https://editorandpublisher.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41402325/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/41402325