The Trump administration is considering bypassing congressionally mandated ownership limits to approve a merger between two major broadcast companies—raising concerns about local media monopolies, job losses, a worsened affordability crisis, and less diverse local news. The Defend The Press coalition, State Innovation Exchange, and the Communications Workers of America invite you to join a cross-state briefing to get the facts and learn how state leaders and advocates can engage—from educating colleagues and state Attorneys General to shaping media and public awareness. Even as federal regulators consider unilateral action, states and coalition allies have an important role to play.
