Facebook Is Increasing Its Investment in Local Journalism
Social network sets aside millions more to support programs and partnerships

Facebook ponied up $3 million in 2018 to help some local newsrooms attract digital subscribers.
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Facebook is expanding its investment in local journalism, setting aside millions of dollars to support “news programs, partnerships and content,” according to Campbell Brown, the company’s vp, global news partnerships.