System/Policy
Consultant suggests Jefferson Public Radio ‘spin off’ from university licensee
Southern Oregon University is operating with a $12.5 million deficit due to rising expenses and enrollment declines.GBH, New England Public Media to merge operations this summer
The largest station in public media and its neighboring station in the region are joining forces.Chicago Public Media doubles support for statehouse reporting collaborative
CPM's increased support will reduce costs for other participating stations.Maryland legislature passes advertising set-aside legislation for state news outlets
Once in effect, the legislation will require state agencies to spend at least 50% of their advertising budgets on Maryland public media, ...Arkansas public television budget bill wins final approval in House
An effort to match some donations to keep PBS programs stalled as the legislature's session neared its end.Audio festival Third Coast faces uncertain future after years of strain
“We really did everything we could to keep the organization afloat,” said Jocelyn Robinson, chair of Third Coast's board. “And at every ...Arkansas would match up to $550K from donors to public television under proposal
The Arkansas Senate bill aims to encourage state residents to support their public television network following the loss of CPB funding.Twin Cities PBS takes over operations of KSMQ
Twin Cities PBS acquired the assets of the smaller station in Austin, Minn., which faced financial strain with federal funding ending.Alabama Public Television governing board to survey state on PBS attitudes
The survey on whether to disaffiliate with PBS sparked a strong debate among commissioners.Arkansas TV receives three-year, $3M pledge to keep PBS in state
PBS supporters have been seeking donations for the network to pay more than $2 million in dues for the upcoming fiscal year.Some Republicans want to reverse GOP cuts to rural and tribal radio stations
Sens. Mike Rounds and Dan Sullivan are pushing to keep federal funds flowing to Native stations.Opinion: ‘You just have to accept that public radio really isn’t interested in saving itself’
There are a few reasons why Eric Nuzum doesn’t write about public radio so much anymore. The notion that it’s beyond saving ...WBUR Festival heads into second year, building buzz and a blueprint for other stations
The Boston station aims to build on the success of last year’s debut fest and is prompting other outlets to stage similar ...New York community radio stations plan merger
Radio Catskill and WIOX signed a memorandum of understanding to move forward with a merger.Mark Brewer resigns as WOUB GM
Brewer had led the station since 2016.
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