Newspaper Preservation Act

The Newspaper Preservation Act of 1970 is a U.S. law designed to help financially struggling newspapers by allowing two or more competing newspapers in the same market to combine certain operations, like printing and advertising, into a joint operating organization. This arrangement lets them reduce costs while still maintaining separate editorial voices. The act aims to preserve diverse news coverage in local communities without violating antitrust laws that normally prevent competitors from collaborating. It is a temporary measure, intended to support newspapers during economic hardships, ensuring continued access to diverse local news outlets.