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HB 6076 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT FUNDING JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

HB 6076 establishes and funds 12 fellowship positions in local newsrooms for recent graduates of journalism programs at public institutions of higher education. The bill directly affects journalism graduates from public universities by providing paid entry-level opportunities in community news organizations. Key provisions require the state to allocate funding to create these fellowships, targeting graduates who completed their degrees at public colleges or universities. The program aims to support new journalists while strengthening local news coverage through structured employment pathways.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds journalism fellowships via state budget allocation, increasing public service spending for journalism graduates at public institutions.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds journalism fellowships for public university graduates, directly supporting higher education access and career pathways in journalism.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates 12 paid entry-level journalism fellowships for public university graduates, directly funding employment opportunities and supporting workforce entry in media sector.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2025
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