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Comings and goings: Florida Public Media appoints executive director, Local Public adds staff after spinoff …
Andy Nichols was named executive director of Florida Public Media.
KAXE receives over $4M to bolster and expand services
The station plans to expand its newsroom, launch a volunteer-driven community reporting program and amp up development work as part of the grant.
Wyoming’s public TV network plans to drop PBS branding
The rebranding, still under consideration, will reflect the network’s renewed focus on content that better reflects Wyoming’s communities.
Stations try to keep Learning Neighborhoods alive after Ready to Learn cuts
“I had worked really hard to build trust and transparency and relationships,” said Lenea Pierzchanowski, an education specialist for Idaho Public Television.
WLRN employees approve first union contract
“Our first contract is a lifeline for us,” members of the SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit said in a statement.
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Adam Fineske to lead WGTE
Fineske has spent most of his career as an educator in Ohio.New Illinois law creates firewall between public media, state university licensees
The law is “first-of-its-kind legislation to safeguard the editorial independence of public media.”Cascade PBS spins off Local Public into separate entity
The Seattle public TV station launched the streaming platform in 2024 and is looking to expand across the country.GBH receives $500K boost from the state of Massachusetts
The fiscal year 2027 support is unusual for the state, which doesn't typically provide funding for public broadcasters.
Comings and goings: APT announces hires and promotions, Semipublic appoints founding board members …
Selena Lauterer became editor-in-chief at APT.Michael LaBonia, station leader and Iowa PBS co-founder, dies at 89
LaBonia served as president of WYES in New Orleans and WKNO in Memphis, Tenn.Two marquee PBS specials will celebrate America at 250
A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration and America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together feature star-studded lineups and, of course, fireworks.
Black Public Radio Network launches to grow revenue, increase sustainability
Among the network's goals is building national underwriting and sponsorship opportunities.Former news director sues KPBS for alleged retaliation over potential FCC violation
Terence Shepherd claims he was terminated for raising concerns about profanity on a sign in a station news report.Is the American dream a farce? A new documentary from David McCourt aims to find out
Airing on PBS stations this week, Amerigo: The Search for the American Dream attempts to take the temperature of the nation.
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