A buyout program "achieved the savings necessary to close the $1.1 million budget gap caused by the elimination of federal funding,” wrote CEO Pam Johnston.

Rep. Carlton Wing is a former sports broadcaster and owner of a video production company; taking over Arkansas PBS would require him to resign from the House.

The Evansville dual licensee received about 35% of its total revenue from federal funding before the rescission.

Brad Dancer, GM of WSHU Public Radio, was elected to a three-year term on NPR’s board.

Arizona Public Media COO Gene Robinson told a local news outlet that the dual licensee’s television and radio programming will not change.

Experts see advantages in preserving a bare-bones operation, which isn’t “particularly onerous.”

Donations to the NPR Network and stations continue to grow, said NPM COO Bryan Moffett, showing “that the rising tide is definitely lifting all boats.”

Court documents filed Wednesday seek to block a $6.45 million acquisition sought by South Florida Public Media Group.

WHYY had proposed to acquire the dual licensee’s assets if Penn State continued to subsidize its operations for five years.

The writers for the companies work on PBS Kids shows such as “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” and “Odd Squad.”

The station, home to marquee national series such as “PBS News Hour,” will trim $4.4 million in spending.

The dual licensee, owned by the University of Illinois, is eliminating five jobs through a combination of layoffs and attrition.

The leadership team will be reconfigured as GM Chuck Singleton shifts focus to fundraising and sustainability.

NPR also promoted Marta McLellan Ross to chief of staff.

Revenue and new donor growth have reached their highest point in five years.