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Opinion: California lawmakers want to cut funds for local news at exactly the wrong time
The Legislature recognized what communities across the state already know: access to trusted information is not a luxury. It is essential to a healthy democracy, informed communities and a functioning society.
What happened
According to Redwood City Pulse’s source item, Opinion: California lawmakers want to cut funds for local news at exactly the wrong time, The Legislature recognized what communities across the state already know: access to trusted information is not a luxury. It is essential to a healthy democracy, informed communities and a functioning society.
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- Opinion: California lawmakers want to cut funds for local news at exactly the wrong timeRedwood City Pulse - 2026-06-15T12:00:00+00:00
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