System/Policy
Spending bill upholds public media funding
The continuing resolution approved last week provides $535 million for CPB in fiscal year 2027.PBS floats 2026 dues proposal as CEO prepares case for House DOGE hearing
President Paula Kerger says her congressional testimony will “at least try to make our case directly to Congress” for continuing CPB’s ...CPB sues FEMA for ‘unlawful’ hold on Next Generation Warning System funds
CPB’s lawsuit asks FEMA to lift its freeze on the funding, which helps stations complete public safety infrastructure projects.How NPR escaped a financial crisis with help from friends in high places
In his new book "On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR," journalist Steve Oney revisits a pivotal night in the network's ...NJ PBS reduces staff amid uncertain state funding, challenges at WNET
The organization laid off members of its broadcast and digital news teams.Music stations in New York City area explore potential collaboration
Research by Public Media Co. and Paragon will help guide the collaboration’s direction.Legislature upholds level funding for South Dakota Public Broadcasting
A committee voted to reject cuts proposed by former Gov. Kristi Noem.Operator of St. Louis’ KDHX files for bankruptcy
Double Helix Corp. said it will continue to operate while it negotiates a “restructuring and/or repayment plan” with creditors.Waco’s KWBU faces budget shortfall after licensee announces end to financial support
The decision will result in a $200,000 shortfall for the station.Making public media accessible: a move from mission to practice
"Accessibility adapts our environment, communications and processes to people’s needs, which is fundamental work both in creating an equitable society and in ...Prairie Public supporters urge North Dakota Senate to restore state funding
“The national programming will continue, but what [news director] Dave Thompson does, what we do for the local community with our educational ...New ‘Reveal’ podcast hosted by Al Letson aims to expand audience with timely interviews
"We'd like to talk to people who are looking at the shape of America, who are in the midst of it," Letson ...South Carolina public broadcaster to reduce NPR programming
South Carolina Public Radio aims to air more local programming.Discussion with bill sponsor ‘saved’ Arkansas PBS governing board from dissolution, chairman says
A proposal to eliminate the governing board that oversees educational public television programs in Arkansas is not likely to advance further in ...Rocky Mountain PBS, Midwest Newsroom adopt ‘Trust Indicators’ for news coverage
By aligning their editorial practices with eight “Trust Indicators,” the newsrooms meet standards that identify “reliable, ethical journalism.”
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