The disclosure triggered an investigation by MPR that found Keillor had engaged in unwanted physical contact and inappropriate incidents.
Public Media Co. spins off PMVG, sees change in leadership
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PMC will establish a public benefit corporation as part of the changes.
Programs/Content
WHYY acquires local news site Billy Penn
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The Philadelphia broadcaster becomes the latest pubmedia outlet to buy a local news site.
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St. Louis Public Radio report reveals new details about former host’s offensive remarks
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Don Marsh left the station last month after 13 years of hosting “St. Louis on the Air.”
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Colorado Public Radio awarded $1.2M to boost climate reporting
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The public radio network will add a team of four journalists to produce long-form, data-driven reporting on climate change.
System/Policy
CPB IG audit finds Illinois station should return CSG funds
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Illinois Public Media overstated FY17 indirect administrative support by $947,474, the audit said.
Congress
Bipartisan co-chairs to lead House Public Broadcasting Caucus
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“The bipartisan nature of this leadership team reflects the bipartisan nature of public support for federal funding of public broadcasting,” said APTS President Pat Butler.
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Oklahoma AG seeks third party to distribute OETA Foundation assets
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A receiver is necessary because the foundation is a public charity, the AG said.
WNET takes over NJ Spotlight for collaboration with NJTV
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Reporters for NJ Spotlight and NJTV, the public TV network operated by WNET in the state, will collaborate on broadcast and online content.
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Employees at WBUR vote to join SAG-AFTRA union
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Ninety-six percent of eligible employees voted in favor of joining.
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Knight’s $300M for journalism includes support for ‘Frontline’ community reporting
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The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced Tuesday support for several journalism initiatives over the next five years.
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WGBH and former woodworking host end legal dispute
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The former host claimed a new WGBH woodworking show used his name, image and trademark without permission.
NPR
NPR White House reporter Scott Horsley moves to business desk
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Scott Horsley replaces John Ydstie, who retired in November.
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Arkansas network launches legislative streaming service
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AR-CAN, the Arkansas Citizens Access Network, will stream legislative proceedings and other government activities.
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Pubcasters complain FCC rules on satellite renewal are ‘antiquated’
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TV stations are now required to renew satellite carriage requests every three years.
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PBS encourages FCC to disburse additional repack funds to stations
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The FCC must set reimbursement rules for translators and FM stations by March 23.
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NETA and AGC to collaborate on professional development services
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“We believe the time is right to combine our efforts,” NETA President Eric Hyyppa told the organization’s board.
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Meetings in Washington give KEET leader cause for ‘cautious optimism’
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The station is at risk of losing its Community Service Grant from CPB.
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Oversight board suggests privatizing Puerto Rico pubcaster
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The board said the transfer could help “provide increased growth opportunities, enhance the programming offering provided to the people of Puerto Rico, and save the Government money.”
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BizLab picks six stations to experiment with revenue strategies
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The stations will work with the WBUR innovation lab for six months.
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SAG-AFTRA membership expands at New York Public Radio
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Gothamist reporters are now part of a bargaining unit of station staff.