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The grant will help fund the consortium’s work in improving tech infrastructure and creating more sustainable business models for local public media
Stations were “disappointed” that House subcommittee did not include essential funding for local public stations in FY27 appropriations bill
5-year agreement brings service back to New Jersey; WNET New York had managed NJ PBS since 2011
Virtual event will highlight the value of public stations, the importance of restoring federal funding
`Failing to restore the federal investment will cause further harm to the communities that depend on their local public media stations,’ the APTS says
Recent loss of funding halts distribution of public safety grants, jeopardizing local stations’ ability to serve and protect rural and disaster-prone communities, the CPB said
As the Senate prepares to vote on canceling $1.1 billion in funding, 53% opposed the cuts and 44% approved
“Eliminating this funding is a direct attack on the communities that depend on their local public media stations everyday for public safety, education and community connections,” the group said.
