Gannett is requiring furloughs that will effective cut the number of reporters at @IndyStar by 25% for the next 3 months. Reporters are the ones demanding information from public health officials and holding the government accountable during this crisis.

The irony is that readers are flocking to @indystar and other media outlets right now for critical information. But at the same time, advertising has fallen off dramatically because so many businesses are closed.

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You can also let our leaders know that cutting staff hours should be a last resort. What other steps are they taking to ensure solvency before cutting back on reporters and coverage?