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Roy Greenslade: Launch of Texas non-profit public policy news website

Source: The Guardian

Nov 04, 2009

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A not-for-profit journalism website, the Texas Tribune, was launched yesterday to cover only political and public policy news. Founded by venture capitalist John Thornton and edited by Evan Smith, it has a staff of 11 reporters.

It is funded to the tune of $3.6m (£2.2m) by foundations, venture capital, individual and corporate donors. Its content will be free to access. Pick up on the enthusiasm of the team in this video.

Sources: PaidContent/Knight Centre/Media Bistro

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