System/Policy
NPR will merge news and programming divisions
CEO John Lansing said the move will ensure NPR is “more united than ever in our efforts to strengthen our network and ...Legislature’s review of audit stalls proposed raise for Arkansas PBS CEO
The audit raised questions among legislators about the state network's procurement practices.Basin PBS to celebrate cultural diversity with new Heritage Festival
The event will feature local vendors and live performances, including a free Los Lonely Boys concert.Civil rights complaint targets Black Public Media’s residency at University of Nebraska
A legal nonprofit that challenges the use of race in university admissions alleges that a partnership to support Black filmmakers violates federal ...WESA cites financial challenges in canceling ‘The Confluence’
Three staffers on the show team and a digital content manager are being laid off.How the Syracuse Journalism Lab is diversifying local reporting while training young journalists
The Syracuse Press Club and The Stand, a local nonprofit news outlet, teamed up to teach high-school students the basics of journalism.Senate Appropriations Committee recommends continued CPB funding in FY26
The recommendation follows a House subcommittee’s proposal earlier this month to zero out public media funding.House subcommittee recommends zeroing out CPB funding for FY26
The subcommittee bill for Labor-HHS-Education spending also provides no funding for interconnection and infrastructure.St. Louis Public Radio staffers form union after successful vote
The St. Louis Public Radio Guild formed a union with the Communication Workers of America.Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corp. offers buyouts to reporters
"We are now facing some difficult decisions that may result in changes for us," said CEO Terry O'Reilly.CPB provides additional funds for Editor Corps program
Stations will pay on a sliding scale for editing assistance from the Public Media Journalists Association.PBS board approves 3% station dues increase for FY24
PBS’ total budget is expected to break even at $372.2 million.Why pubmedia should plan for an upcoming boost to local news funding
The MacArthur Foundation's Press Forward campaign will provide an infusion of badly needed cash for local news. But that cash will likely ...Restructuring at SCPR cuts 21 positions amid budget shortfall
"We are reallocating resources to prioritize our digital offerings and capabilities," a spokesperson said.Revamped KNCC promises local journalism, cultural programming for rural Nevada
The Elko station is branching out beyond rebroadcasting KUNR in Reno.
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