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null — Trump Expected to Sign Bill Defunding CPB After House Approves $1B Cuts PBS, NPR stations fear loss of local TV, radio stations in rural areas

Capitol Building — CPB Says Vote to Eliminate Federal Funding Will Force Many Public Stations to `Shut Down' The epic battle over public media funding now moves back into the House and the courts, where the Trump administration has filed another lawsuit to remove CPB board members

U.S. Capitol — Senate Votes to Strip Federal Funds for Public Broadcasting Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says such cuts will help stop ‘waste, fraud and abuse’

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CPB Names Faisal Khan Executive Director of Next Generation Warning System

By George Winslow published 22 May 23

Kahn will lead CPB’s work with FEMA in implementing the Next Generation Warning System grant program

Regulatory and Standards

NextGen TV Launches by Public Stations Up 300% in One Year

By George Winslow published 9 August 22

12 public stations are now offering NextGen TV/ATSC 3.0 broadcasts with half a dozen planning launches in the near future

NextGen TV

PBS Selects Regional Digital Centers of Innovation

By George Winslow published 26 January 22

Each regional center will partner with up to three additional PBS stations to oversee the development of new digital series, focusing on diverse voices and stories

Business

APTS Applauds Proposals for Increased Public Television Funding

By George Winslow published 19 October 21

APTS commended the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Chair for recommending $565 million in fiscal year 2024 for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Business