Deeply honored to work alongside such bright, passionate people committed to strengthening local newsrooms across the country. As I wrap up my third year with the organization, I’m thrilled to continue this work to help safeguard the vitality of the local news ecosystem. On to 2026! 🥳

The State of Local News 2025 report by @localnewsini.bsky.social is out, drawing on two decades of data -- and the findings are stark. News deserts hit a record high, leaving 50M Americans with limited or no access to local coverage.

Learn more: localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu/projects/sta...

We're thrilled to introduce Matthew Baker as our first director of research! He previously served as a senior advisor at the U.S. Agency for International Development, managing research projects to strengthen independent media worldwide.

Learn more: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/team/matthew...

Join us in supporting local news across the country and building stronger communities! Our open positions include People & Operations Manager, Deputy Campaigns Director, and Development Manager.

Apply now: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/careers/

#ONA25 was truly an unforgettable experience that will stay with me long after the beignets are gone. Big thanks to the @journalists.org team for the warm welcome!

The Local Journalist Index is live: A first-of-its-kind report from @muckrack.com and Rebuild Local News reveals a more widespread, severe shortage of local journalists across the U.S. than previously understood.

Read the report: localjournalistindex.com

Big News: Rebuild Local News has been awarded $5.25M from Press Forward, @knightfoundation.org and MacArthur Foundation to drive nonpartisan state, local policies that strengthen local journalism and support the civic health of our communities.

Learn more: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/rebuild-loca...

Big news: We're thrilled to welcome industry powerhouses Susan Patterson Plank and @mattdpearce.com to our senior team. They’ll help turn growing momentum for local news legislation into meaningful support for newsrooms, communities nationwide.

Learn more: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/rebuild-loca...