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CPB awards $2.65M for state government coverage
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The grants will benefit stations in seven states.
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The grants will benefit stations in seven states.
“Southwest Florida in Focus,” a half-hour of TV news for Fort Myers and beyond, launched as a cost-effective model for producing local coverage.
Colorado Public Radio’s research had found that “OpenAir,” the station’s former brand, wasn’t resonating with listeners.
Station leaders hope for the collaborative to begin early next year.
The hosts had been splitting their time between the news shows and NPR’s “Planet Money.”
Pacifica’s board has selected an interim executive director.
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Learn about creative local projects from three stations, then enter our contest.
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