System/Policy
NPR seeks restraining order against CPB distribution grant
NPR is seeking to prevent CPB from distributing funds for satellite interconnection to any entity other than NPR.WNET will cut staff, costs following loss of federal funding
CEO Neal Shapiro said in a memo that the organization is “carefully reducing some programs and services to create meaningful savings, while ...WFAE to leave community space due to funding cuts
The station moved some of its operations to the building less than three years ago.WTTW cuts staffers, scales back ‘Chicago Stories,’ employees say
The station reduced staffing on its news program Chicago Tonight and cut episodes of Chicago Stories, according to station employees.PBS North Carolina lays off 32 employees
Five employees also accepted buyouts, and 16 open jobs will not be filled.Licensee of WSRE ends PBS affiliation, moves to decertify foundation
Trustees at Pensacola State College in Florida voted to end WSRE’s PBS affiliation after fiscal year 2026.Colorado Public Radio joins Mountain West News Bureau
The collaboration started in 2018 with $475,000 in CPB support.WNET will not renew operating agreement with state government for NJ PBS
“WNET is committed to supporting the state through this transition and looks forward to collaborating with New Jersey–based institutions interested in operating ...Cascade PBS cuts 12% of staff
The Seattle-based station said it will focus on local productions and end its long-form written journalism.CPB will tap unspent funds to deliver $7.1M in last grants to stations
Some CSG money remained largely because funds reserved for grantees were not awarded or were returned because of Inspector General audits, a ...KIXE PBS cuts five positions due to federal funding loss
“We ultimately will need outside funding for the station to survive,” GM Rob Keenan said.RI PBS, The Public’s Radio avoid layoffs despite federal defunding
A buyout program "achieved the savings necessary to close the $1.1 million budget gap caused by the elimination of federal funding,” wrote ...Arkansas PBS Commission recommends North Little Rock lawmaker to be network’s new leader
Rep. Carlton Wing is a former sports broadcaster and owner of a video production company; taking over Arkansas PBS would require him ...Indiana’s WNIN cuts five positions, drops TV shows
The Evansville dual licensee received about 35% of its total revenue from federal funding before the rescission.Arizona Public Media to lay off six workers, eliminate 11 open positions
Arizona Public Media COO Gene Robinson told a local news outlet that the dual licensee’s television and radio programming will not change.
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