Evansville journalists unanimously ratified first contract

The NewsGuild bargaining unit at the Evansville (Ind.) Courier & Press has ratified its first contract, which will bring needed raises to all six people in the unit.

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Maryland introduces bill that would create tax credit for local news jobs

In late January, a tax credit to support journalism jobs in Maryland was introduced into the General Assembly.

The legislation would provide tax credits for Maryland news organizations up to $25,000 a year for newsroom employees in the first year and $15,000 per employee a year four years after that. 

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