Concerns New Jersey Civic Information Consortium.

This bill revises the governance structure of the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium, which funds projects to improve local news and civic information access. It specifies that the 16-member board must include balanced political representation (e.g., two governor-appointed members from different parties) and sector representatives (media, technology, public service). The bill directs one member university to house the consortium and provide administrative support to reduce costs, while maintaining the existing grant criteria focused on community partnerships. These changes aim to strengthen oversight of the consortium’s work supporting community journalism, government data access, and civic engagement initiatives across New Jersey.