Procurement - Advertising - Maryland News Organizations (Local News for Maryland Communities Act of 2026)

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Requiring units of State government to ensure that at least 50% of the unit's total dollar value of procurement contracts for advertising is being made directly to Maryland news organizations; requiring units of State Government to prioritize the use of Maryland news organizations that have a primary mission of reporting on and serving underserved communities; and authorizing a unit of State government to consult with a third-party non-profit organization to prepare and maintain a list of eligib…

Source: OpenStates · fetched August 3, 2026

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Sponsorship · 8 Sponsors

Democrat8Republican0Independent0Other0

D · PrimeJim Rosapepe
D · CoMalcolm Augustine
D · CoGuy Guzzone
D · CoShelly Hettleman
D · CoNancy King
D · CoKaren Lewis Young
D · CoCory McCray
D · CoCraig Zucker

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