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Commerce Committee sends on nominations of two CPB Board members
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If approved by the Senate, Ruby Calvert and Laura Gore Ross would serve on the board until 2022.
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KCETLink, PBS SoCal merger ‘opens new future’ for public TV in L.A. market
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The longtime rival stations now aim to become a hub for original public media content.
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Investigation of WNYC finds no evidence of pervasive discrimination
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An outside law firm reported that bullying behavior was “known and tolerated in certain circumstances for months or even years.”
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Spanish-language Rhode Island broadcaster signs off after ending lease on AM station
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Latino Public Radio was airing on a signal owned by Rhode Island Public Radio, which now aims to sell the station.
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CPB IG recommends WLRN return $784,000 in grant overpayments
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A draft audit found that the Miami station overstated nonfederal financial support in fiscal years 2013–15 by more than $7.3 million.
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Organizations unveil details of new purchasing plan for stations
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CPB, WGBH and Public Media Co. presented plans to PBS TechCon and Public Radio Engineering Conference attendees.
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Staffers at Seattle’s KUOW will lose jobs as station revamps drive-time programming
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Seven positions will be eliminated and replaced with new roles.
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Trump nominates former Wyoming PBS leader for seat on CPB board
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If approved by the Senate, Ruby Calvert would serve for the remainder of a six-year term expiring Jan. 31, 2022.
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Public Media Co., WGBH business unit to launch first pubmedia purchasing service
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CPB is providing $250,000 for the venture.