On Sept. 29, a Pennsylvania House committee will hear testimony regarding HB 1291, aimed at modernizing public notices but potentially harming taxpayers by preserving newspaper monopolies. Online publications like the West Hills Gazette advocate for amendments to foster competition and lower costs in legal advertising services.
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The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association-backed HB 1291 threatens public notice modernization by favoring legacy newspapers over digital publishers like the West Hills Gazette. Successful models, like Virginia's, prioritize public access and competition, highlighting issues with PNA's approach.
EDITORIAL: Proposed public notice changes would leave Gazette, other digital outlets out in the cold
EDITORIAL: Proposed public notice changes would leave Gazette, other digital outlets out in the cold
State officials' proposed HB1291 aims to transition public notices from print to digital, benefiting legacy newspapers like the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette while sidelining independent digital outlets. This legislation raises concerns about increased advertising costs and monopoly creation.
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