West Virginia Passes First Amendment Preservation Act

0:00On April 6th, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrissey signed the First Amendment Preservation Act into law last week. This bill blocks state agencies from hiring ad firms that use media blacklists or ideological ratings to steer money away from certain news outlets. It targets groups like News Guard and the Global Disinformation Index, which critics say punish conservative media with low scores. This follows a big settlement where the State Department cut ties with similar misinformation monitors after lawsuits from outlets like the Federalist and Daily Wire. Supporters, including the Independent Media Council, that reps over a dozen conservative sites reaching 70 million folks, hail it as a win for, free speech. They argue these Raiders use biased standards that hit right-leaning news harder while giving passes to others, backed by studies from the media, Research Center. The law fits a national wave. Florida's Governor signed something close last year, and federal rules now stop the Pentagon from using these systems for.

1:01Recruitment ads, regulators like the FCC are also pushing back on viewpoint bias in ads. West Virginia's move sets a blueprint for more states to follow, making sure public funds spread info to everyone, not just one side, and keeping them. Add game fare for all voices. I'm Cory with the Story, that's your US News Today update, AI-powered, and always on.