State attorneys general are playing politics with local news. Democracy pays the price

Published May 24, 2026 7:00am ET



Millions of Americans still tune in to local television news for weather alerts, traffic updates, sports, school closings, and community affairs.

While the share of the public getting news from local television has declined somewhat, roughly 65% of U.S. adults share this common civic experience. 

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