Bill > SF2600

This bill requires state agencies to spend at least 50% of their advertising budget with local news organizations starting July 1, 2025, with a preference for local newspapers when possible. The bill defines key terms like "advertising" (communication intended to promote agency services or raise public awareness), "agency" (executive branch organizations, excluding state colleges and universities), and "local news organization" (a Minnesota-focused publication or broadcast outlet that employs at least one local journalist, has a Minnesota-based office, and primarily produces local news content). Agencies will be required to submit annual reports by February 1st each year detailing their total advertising spending, the percentage spent with local news organizations and newspapers, and specific recipients of their advertising dollars. Advertisements primarily targeting out-of-state residents are exempt from this requirement. The bill aims to support local journalism by directing state advertising dollars to Minnesota-based news outlets, ensuring transparency through mandatory reporting, and providing economic support to local media organizations.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2600&ssn=0&y=2025