System/Policy
KCSM licensee and spectrum speculator trade lawsuits over failed FCC auction bid
An error disqualified the California station from the auction.Vermont budget squeeze imperils public TV support
The House trimmed Vermont PBS’ line item to just $1.Sale of dozens of noncommercial signals in FCC spectrum auction earns minimum of $1.9 billion
Check out our summary of how the spectrum auction appears to be playing out for public media.Blue Ridge PBS will use $5.8M auction take to upgrade equipment, expand local programming
Station President James Baum said viewers in the stations’ coverage area will not lose PBS service due to overlap from other broadcasters.After release of results, stations announce plans for FCC auction largesse
The big sums will help to expand services, pay off debts and enable technical upgrades.Los Angeles’ KOCE will earn $49M from channel-sharing deal in FCC spectrum auction
The Los Angeles station will restructure its debt and set up an investment fund to support service expansions.Maryland bill would make up any cuts to state TV network’s federal funding
In fiscal year 2017, the state provided $8.2 million of Maryland Public Television’s $31.5 million budget.Pacific Mountain Network shuts down, gives final funds to APTS
“This is a transformative event in the history of both our organizations,” said APTS President Pat Butler.Legislators approve budget that cuts $1M from West Virginia Public Broadcasting
It's unclear if Gov. Justice, who expressed support for maintaining full funding to WVPB, will sign the bill.Independent filmmakers group stands up to Capitol Hill criticism
A Republican lawmaker accused CPB having an “agenda” by supporting three films.University chancellor called for reporter’s firing from WUTC
Jacqui Helbert filed a lawsuit over her dismissal.More members of Congress sign on to public broadcasting support letter
Seventeen House Republicans are among 166 members of Congress advocating for CPB's appropriation.West Virginia Senate committee budget bill would zero out WVPB funding
The cut comes after West Virginia's governor restored funding in his proposal.CPB Board hears forecast of financial strain in auction repack phase
The FCC will initially cover 90 percent of station expenses, but some stations may have to carry forward a portion of costs.FCC revises third-party fundraising proposal to exempt CPB-funded stations
The rule, scheduled for an April 20 vote, would allow public stations to seek waivers if they choose to fundraise for other ...
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