People
KMFA hires George Preston as CEO
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He begins later this month.
System/Policy
GBH receives $16 million to support public broadcasting archive
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The award is GBH’s largest private grant ever.
System/Policy
Public broadcasters caution FCC on proposed changes to emergency alert regulations
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NPR, Native Public Media and the National Federation of Community Broadcasters shared concerns about the costs and resources it would take for public broadcasters to comply with the proposed rules.
System/Policy
WVPB leadership denies that state officials interfered with journalism
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The statements come after a reporter said she was “let go” from her WVPB job after reporting on a state agency.
People
Asia Burnett promoted to station manager at WKMS
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Burnett has served as interim station manager since July.
System/Policy
NPR cuts summer 2023 internship program
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The network has also delayed its Reflect America Fellowship due to budget concerns.
Programs/Content
South Dakota Public Broadcasting deletes TikTok accounts following governor’s ban
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Gov. Kristi Noem’s executive order prohibits state agencies and employees from downloading or accessing TikTok on state-owned or leased devices.
System/Policy
WFAE union recognized by management
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Content staffers announced last month their intention to unionize.