System/Policy
KUT GM fired by university after challenging statements about festival security
KUT’s Debbie Hiott believes University of Texas officials terminated her because she publicly pushed back against administration claims that the station’s security ...Governor’s plan to save NJ PBS moves toward finish line
Critics say a state university’s management raises questions of editorial independence.Opinion: Arkansans saved PBS. That’s good news for other civic institutions.
"The reprieve for PBS showed that there’s a pragmatic argument for civic institutions that can overcome political arguments."University sells radio station to Lehigh Valley Public Media
LVPM has managed WLVR-FM since 2019.Nebraska Public Media adds ‘dedicated’ Omaha FM station, increasing statewide reach
The station will feature news and talk programs during the day and a mix of rock, blues, folk and alternative country at ...Lawmakers eye funding stream for NJ PBS, local news
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to tap unused film tax credits to shore up the state’s local and public media.New partnership preserves PBS on Ohio’s WBGU
WBGU had previously announced that it would end its PBS affiliation at the end of June.Arkansas TV will keep PBS affiliation after foundation raises funds to cover dues
The Arkansas TV Foundation secured about $5 million since March, when the commission paused its plan to end ties with PBS.Maryland governor vetoes advertising set-aside legislation that could benefit pubcasters
The bill’s advocates are seeking a path forward for the bill because “failure is not an option,” said Rebecca Snyder, executive director ...NJ PBS to be managed by Montclair State University
The university is slated to take over operations of New Jersey’s public TV state network July 1.Arkansas TV Foundation reaches PBS dues goal
The announcement comes a day before a state commission is expected to vote on whether to move forward with plans to cut ...Overhauled NPR dues model provides incentives for closer collaboration
Stations can opt into tiers that provide discounts for working with NPR on donor communication, among other activities.PBS reduces station dues nearly 13% in FY27 budget
With total dues income below $198 million, PBS projects grant revenues of $68.8 million to support content and technology initiatives.OETA looks to next governor, legislative session in bid to avoid shutdown
The station hopes a shift in political support could reverse the effects of a veto by current Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt.WEIU-TV ends over-the-air broadcasting
The Illinois TV station lost nearly 80% of its revenue with the rescission of federal funding for public broadcasting.














