System/Policy
Maryland congressman aims to defund NPR, ITVS
"We could put an end to funding permanently through statute,” says Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.). “And it’s probably time to do that.”At town hall meeting, Va. pubcaster shares plans for spectrum auction millions
Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corp. will invest the $182 million in expanded community service and a foundation to “promote public media.”Channel-share agreements bring Connecticut station $32.6M in spectrum auction
Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network is holding on to its stations in Bridgeport and Hartford-New Haven.For Los Angeles’ KLCS, spectrum auction proceeds will relieve licensee of financial burden
The school board–owned station may not see much of a bump to its annual budget.Former NJ governor asks state to support public TV after spectrum auction win
It’s unclear how state policymakers intend to use $332M in proceeds, and whether funds will be reinvested in NJTV.Survey of station equipment finds public TV lacks capital for upgrades
Costs of equipment replacement are projected to reach $256 million by 2019, as aging transmitters reach their end of life.Pubcasters praise two FCC votes affecting noncommercial stations
Pubcasters were spared from providing certain details about board members and excluded from new rules governing on-air fundraising for other nonprofits.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.
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