FTC to hold workshops on future of journalism

Don’t worry everyone, the government’s on the case. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is planning to hold a series of workshops on the future of the news industry—titled “From Town Criers to Bloggers: How Will Journalism Survive the Internet Age?”—which will take place in December. “A report will be issued after the workshops that may make recommendations to lawmakers on changes in policies on anything ranging from taxation of news organizations to cop…