Public Policy

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The News/Media Alliance diligently advocates on the pressing issues affecting today’s news and magazine media organizations, including monetization by the tech platforms. As the media landscape becomes increasingly digital, it is critical that publishers find ways to monetize digital content and be fairly compensated for use of their digital content, including in search engines and for advertising sold against that content. The Alliance strongly supports legislation that would allow news publishers to collectively negotiate with the platforms for this purpose.

The Alliance also advocates for state and federal public policies that allow media publishers to deliver trusted and valued content to readers and to generate jobs and growth for the national and local economies, including technology policy and advancements, postal rates, journalist protection and free press issues, and other important issues that matter most to you.

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Holly Lubart / January 9, 2024

Department of Labor Announces Final Rule on Independent Contractors

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule on January 9 revising its interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) classification provision to determine whether a worker may be considered an independent contractor … Read More

Holly Lubart / January 8, 2024

News/Media Alliance Joins Stakeholder Letter on FTC Process for Negative Option Rule

The News/Media Alliance joined 20 other associations in a letter on December 22 outlining concerns with the process the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) established to solicit public feedback on its proposed amendments to the Negative Option Rule regarding subscriptions and recurring payments, including a “click to cancel” provision … Read More

Holly Lubart / January 4, 2024

News/Media Alliance Working to Fix Illinois Direct Marketing Law

The News/Media Alliance is working with the Illinois Press Association and other stakeholders to fix a consumer protection law, which attempted to prevent deceptive marketing preying on senior citizens … Read More

Staff / January 3, 2024

Statement: News/Media Alliance Applauds Copyright Office Proposal for Modernizing the Registration of Online News Content

The News/Media Alliance applauds the Copyright Office for proposing a way for news publishers to efficiently register their online content … Read More

Holly Lubart / January 2, 2024

FAQ: Newspaper Postal Delivery

Developed exclusively for News/Media Alliance Members, the following are answers to Frequently Asked Questions about newspaper postal delivery. (member login required) … Read More

Holly Lubart / December 21, 2023

News/Media Alliance Submits Comments on Massachusetts Proposed Regulations on Junk Fees and Auto-Renewal Subscriptions

The News/Media Alliance submitted comments on December 20 regarding the Massachusetts Attorney’s General’s proposed regulations to prohibit hidden “junk fees” and to impose new requirements on auto-renewing subscriptions and trial offers … Read More

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