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Trump’s 2018 budget calls for phasing out public broadcasting funds
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The $30 million for CPB is intended for “an orderly closeout of federal funding.”
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End of CPB funding would affect stations of all sizes
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Service cuts and adjusting budgets can only go so far, says Station Resource Group co-CEO Tom Thomas.
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PBS President Paula Kerger: ‘Let us build on the wonderful legacy to which we were entrusted’
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Delivering the keynote speech at the PBS Annual Meeting Tuesday, Kerger said public broadcasting is at “an inflection moment.”
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Preparing to expand news, KCET refines model for digital content
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Winnings from the FCC spectrum auction will allow the Los Angeles station to “accelerate investment in the community.”
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In aftermath of spectrum auction, even stations that sat out could still benefit
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Public broadcasters can still explore channel-sharing options, take advantage of equipment upgrades and plan an investment fund that would help the entire system.
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Maryland congressman aims to defund NPR, ITVS
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“We could put an end to funding permanently through statute,” says Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.). “And it’s probably time to do that.”
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At town hall meeting, Va. pubcaster shares plans for spectrum auction millions
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Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corp. will invest the $182 million in expanded community service and a foundation to “promote public media.”
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Channel-share agreements bring Connecticut station $32.6M in spectrum auction
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Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network is holding on to its stations in Bridgeport and Hartford-New Haven.
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For Los Angeles’ KLCS, spectrum auction proceeds will relieve licensee of financial burden
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The school board–owned station may not see much of a bump to its annual budget.