2026-2027

The Florida Trib

The Tributary is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom that serves Florida as a vital stream of journalism, holding those in power accountable and diving beneath the surface to tell stories that would otherwise go uncovered. Our mission is to strengthen the statewide and local news ecosystems by investigating entrenched problems and proposed solutions through using news in the public interest and community engagement.

The Associated Press – Arizona

The Associated Press is a global news organization that is one of the world's most trusted sources of independent, nonpartisan and factual news in all formats. The AP is located in 100 countries and has journalists in all 50 states. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.

Bridge Michigan

Since 2011, Bridge Michigan has pursued a mission of making Michigan better through high-quality, nonpartisan journalism and engagement. Bridge Michigan provides in-depth coverage of state government and how its policies affect people’s lives, with an emphasis on politics, education, health, business, data and the environment. In 2025, Bridge Michigan introduced two regional newsletters, offering readers localized reporting on the issues and stories most relevant to their communities.

Main Street Media of Tennessee

Main Street Media, founded in 2013, publishes 16 local weekly newspapers in 14 Middle Tennessee counties along with websites, e-newsletters and social media pages. Its focus is hyperlocal coverage, including news, business, government, education, prep sports, and community features.

San Francisco Public Press

Founded in 2009, the San Francisco Public Press is a nonprofit, noncommercial news organization publishing and broadcasting independent public-interest journalism about under-covered topics, focusing on under-served audiences. We offer local investigative and solutions reporting at sfpublicpress.org and via “Civic,” a public affairs podcast also airing on KSFP 102.5 FM, our low-power community radio station. Coverage includes homelessness, housing affordability, public health, sea level rise, environmental equity, transportation safety, digital privacy, immigration and elections.

Times Union

The Times Union is the dominant media organization in NY’s Capital Region, and in the past four years has expanded its coverage area to include the Hudson Valley and (in partnership with a nonprofit) the Adirondacks. In addition to covering the news and events of the region, we are recognized for our statehouse coverage and watchdog journalism. The paper has been in operation since the Civil War and has been part of Hearst Newspaper Group for a century.

The Woodford Sun Community Newspaper

Founded in 1869, The Woodford Sun, a 156-year-old institution, remains Woodford County’s only independent local news source. In this local news desert, the Sun provides essential, trustworthy, place-based reporting that reflects and connects residents across Versailles, Midway, and surrounding rural communities.

Bucks County Beacon

The Bucks County Beacon is an independent media outlet producing fearless, fact-based journalism. We are committed to reporting the stories that other local media outlets can’t or don’t cover, especially the growing threat of extremism and disinformation to our schools, government, and democracy. We are building a sustainable, reader-supported news organization to fill the local information gap, rooted in transparency and community accountability. Our mission is to strengthen our communities, increase civic engagement, and empower residents to make informed decisions. We are focused on providing the resources, like our local voter guides, that create a more informed electorate. We also believe in highlighting the community members who live and work here, publishing diverse local writers and activists. We believe this work fosters a community where every resident is informed, engaged, and empowered to shape its future.

Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News is laser-focused on local. We keep citizens informed about local news, sports and events, so they can stay safe, cast informed votes, and be a better neighbor in Gainesville and the surrounding area. We work to unify the community by reporting the facts accurately and fairly, so people can draw their own conclusions.

Nine PBS

Nine PBS is a community-owned, community-driven institution providing the highest-quality, non-commercial media in its region. Nine PBS believes inspiring connection and action for the 2.8 million people in the St. Louis metro region on the platforms they prefer – whether that’s broadcast, social media or digital streaming. Through community engagement, Nine PBS works with the community to address issues that matter most to them.