Most U.S. adults think local news media report news accurately, cover the most important stories

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4. Views of local news

Most U.S. adults think local news media report news accurately, cover the most important stories

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4. Views of local news
Most Americans see local journalism as at least somewhat important to their community
Most U.S. adults think local news media report news accurately, cover the most important stories
Democrats modestly more likely than Republicans to give local media positive assessment
Younger people, Democrats more likely to say local journalists should advocate for change in community
Demographic differences in perceptions of the job local news media are doing
Majorities of both parties say local journalists are in touch with their community
Most Americans have never spoken with a local journalist

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