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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.Why do people work in public media?
This year, as Current marks the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act, we are illuminating the experiences that inspired people to choose to work in public media.
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 nonprofits.New NPR podcast ‘Up First’ will provide early look at day’s news
The podcast, which features the hosts of “Morning Edition” and NPR reporters, launches Wednesday.CPB board members excoriate colleague for publicly backing defunding
Board members called Howard Husock an “embarrassment.”
PBS Board approves national promotion of Passport premium
The board also approved a $323.9 million budget proposal for FY18 with no member dues increase.WGBH to open news desk at AIR headquarters
Beginning Tuesday, a reporter will rotate into a three-week assignment at the Association of Independents in Radio headquarters in Fields Corner, part of the Boston neighborhood of Dorchester.Virginia network gets $182M from sale of two stations in spectrum auction
The stations air a mix of international programming, including some locally produced shows.3 warnings for news departments from the WUTC incident
Last week’s firing of a reporter should be a learning experience for public media stations, particularly those licensed to entities with agendas that can easily clash with the mission of a news organization.PRX will take over distribution of two Wisconsin radio shows
PRI currently distributes the programs.NEH grants include funds to preserve ‘All Things Considered’
NPR receives $315,000 for the project.CPB president visits Congress to defend threatened funding request
The appearance was Pat Harrison’s first before the House subcommittee in 10 years.New podcast documents a changing Nashville with collaborative verse
With help from a Public Radio Exchange training program, “Versify” is finding fodder for a podcast in a series of community events.NPR chides Tennessee university over firing of public radio reporter
NPR called for an affirmation of editorial independence between WUTC and its university licensee.
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