Rep. Neguse comes to Lyons to discuss $575,000 funding for LEAF’s new building
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Rep. Neguse comes to Lyons to discuss $575,000 funding for LEAF’s new building

LEAF’s goal is to raise $125 million dollars to create a new larger space for its clients in our community. It has raised 81% of its goal thanks to $575,000 federal funding secured by Rep. Joe Neguse — read the details of his tour of Lyons 3/15/23

News deserts and ghost newspapers; will local news survive? (a report)

News deserts and ghost newspapers; will local news survive? (a report)

School of Journalism and Media reports examining the state of LOCAL NEWS in the US. === the report has many shocking and sad statistics, (eg 2,100 closed); and documents the decline of traditional local news outlets, the efforts to establish operations to replace these outlets, and what the future could hold.
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LEAF explains how and why funds will be distributed to Main St fire victims

LEAF explains how and why funds will be distributed to Main St fire victims

Explanation of how LEAF, as a 501(c)3 nonprofit is permitted to distribute funds.
==Emergency relief distribution; emergency housing
==committee to consider variables; means testing; tax deductible; GoFundMe; IRS rules
==Main Street Fire fund