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Public Media Co. spins off PMVG, sees change in leadership
PMC will establish a public benefit corporation as part of the changes.WHYY acquires local news site Billy Penn
The Philadelphia broadcaster becomes the latest pubmedia outlet to buy a local news site.St. Louis Public Radio report reveals new details about former host’s offensive remarks
Don Marsh left the station last month after 13 years of hosting "St. Louis on the Air."Colorado Public Radio awarded $1.2M to boost climate reporting
The public radio network will add a team of four journalists to produce long-form, data-driven reporting on climate change.CPB IG audit finds Illinois station should return CSG funds
Illinois Public Media overstated FY17 indirect administrative support by $947,474, the audit said.Bipartisan co-chairs to lead House Public Broadcasting Caucus
“The bipartisan nature of this leadership team reflects the bipartisan nature of public support for federal funding of public broadcasting,” said APTS ...Oklahoma AG seeks third party to distribute OETA Foundation assets
A receiver is necessary because the foundation is a public charity, the AG said.WNET takes over NJ Spotlight for collaboration with NJTV
Reporters for NJ Spotlight and NJTV, the public TV network operated by WNET in the state, will collaborate on broadcast and online ...Employees at WBUR vote to join SAG-AFTRA union
Ninety-six percent of eligible employees voted in favor of joining.Knight’s $300M for journalism includes support for ‘Frontline’ community reporting
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced Tuesday support for several journalism initiatives over the next five years.WGBH and former woodworking host end legal dispute
The former host claimed a new WGBH woodworking show used his name, image and trademark without permission.NPR White House reporter Scott Horsley moves to business desk
Scott Horsley replaces John Ydstie, who retired in November.Arkansas network launches legislative streaming service
AR-CAN, the Arkansas Citizens Access Network, will stream legislative proceedings and other government activities.Pubcasters complain FCC rules on satellite renewal are ‘antiquated’
TV stations are now required to renew satellite carriage requests every three years.PBS encourages FCC to disburse additional repack funds to stations
The FCC must set reimbursement rules for translators and FM stations by March 23.
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