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Part of the problem is that radio and newspapers require payment and governments are loath to pay for even paper for flyers in many cases.



The US already has a federal law mandating Government Access Television, and many states have corresponding laws[1]. The costs for it are already built into our cable and other distribution costs.

Similarly, every state that I'm aware of has both a Public Access Radio station and carries NPR broadcasting.

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government-access_television




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