Lack of Local News Linked to Rising Government Secrecy

A new study from the Brechner Center reveals a direct connection between the decline of local journalism and increased government opacity. The researchers found that states with fewer newspapers per capita were more likely to deny or ignore public records requests—underscoring how weakened local news ecosystems undermine transparency, civic engagement, and democratic accountability. If you want to learn more about this topic, read the following article: https://localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu/posts/2025/08/27/government-secrecy-local-news-study/index.html?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=378692661&utm_content=378692661&utm_source=hs_email