local press
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By pooling their investigations, Scottish local media outlets are seeking to build a collective voice on energy transition and to influence national policy decisions from across Scotland.
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Municipal elections are not just a major news event: they offer local media the opportunity to reaffirm their democratic value, strengthen their connection with the public, and demonstrate the concrete impact of their work within the communities they serve.
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The Center for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom has published an initial study mapping "media deserts," areas where local news coverage is fragile or even absent.
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Operating in limited geographic areas, some media outlets practice so-called "hyperlocal" journalism, staying as close to the ground as possible. Some are now choosing to pool their efforts for practical, economic, or journalistic reasons.
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