System/Policy
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.Judge rules Trump order barring NPR, PBS funding unconstitutional
U.S. District Court Judge Randolph Moss found that President Trump unlawfully instructed federal agencies to terminate funding to NPR and PBS.Arkansas TV creates fund for donations supporting PBS dues
If the state network ultimately opts to drop out of PBS, donors will be reimbursed upon request.Colorado public broadcasters explore merger
Rocky Mountain Public Media and the operator of KUNC have signed a nonbinding agreement to consider a merger.KERA breaks ground on headquarters, prepares to launch local news show
Funding from the station’s capital campaign is supporting the expansion and community outreach.PBS proposes FY27 budget that would continue dues relief for stations
The budget includes investment in PBS Kids shows and “distinctive general audience content.”CapRadio, KVIE settle radio tower dispute
The stations filed countering lawsuits in 2024 over ownership of the tower, which broadcasts CapRadio's main signal.Arkansas TV commission pauses plan to drop PBS membership
“Going down a path” to disaffiliation provides “no motivation” for viewers to donate, warned PBS CEO Paula Kerger.NPR underscores mission with national advertising campaign
The multimedia campaign reimagines NPR’s iconic logo in several phases that will roll out over the coming weeks.
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