Vermont Governor Boosts Local News | Montpelier News

Vermont’s Governor Phil Scott just signed an executive order to redirect state advertising dollars toward local news outlets, aiming to revitalize rural journalism and counter the dominance of social media. Working with journalism coalitions, the plan prioritizes newspapers, radio, and TV stations—especially in underserved regions like the Northeast Kingdom—ensuring communities without strong lobbying voices still get vital local coverage. This is just the first step; the administration plans to back legislation to cement long-term support for Vermont’s local media ecosystem. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f8214a677c58c62