Economic Development – Local Journalism Sustainability Grant Program
Sponsor: Joe Vogel (District 17)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Economic DevelopmentStatus: Hearing 3/07 at 3:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Local Journalism Sustainability Grant Program within the Department of Commerce; requiring the Department to award grants under the Program to certain small businesses for costs paid or incurred to place an advertisement in a local newspaper, subject to certain limitations; and requiring the Governor to include in the annual State budget an appropriation of at least $25,000 annually for the Program.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 4Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wilkinson, nanci | Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church Environmental Justice Ministry | Position only |
| FAV | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Alliance | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Vogel, Delegate Vogellegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AllianceRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association