System/Policy
Michigan university gets go-ahead from FCC to build out educational broadband
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Northern Michigan University will take its rural broadband service to the state’s Lower Peninsula.
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Northern Michigan University will take its rural broadband service to the state’s Lower Peninsula.
Capital Public Radio and North State Public Radio are exploring a public service operating agreement.
The FCC plans to auction off Educational Broadband Service spectrum and give commercial buyers an equal shot at snapping it up.
The previous requirements had tripped up at least one public TV station.
The foundation is giving $5.3 million to 11 local nonprofits, including public station WHYY.
Management has told the employees that it will not voluntarily recognize the union.
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Lawmakers also voted for a $2 million increase in Ready To Learn funds and level support for interconnection.
“What we want to do is better serve our members and to be able to grow our membership,” said Executive Director Terry Gildea.
The SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit will include more than 90 employees.
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KCRW employees hope to vote this month on whether to join the union. Meanwhile, KUOW employees approved a contract after a year of negotiating.
KUNR becomes the sixth station in the CPB-backed regional collaboration.
Humboldt State University laid off most of KHSU’s staff last month, citing a disconnect between its mission and the station’s and a need to reduce spending.
The first-ever Public Radio Music Summit gave station leaders a rare chance to discuss common concerns.