System/Policy
North Dakota House passes bill to end funding for Prairie Public
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House Bill 1255 would bar any “state officer” from spending “state funds or federal funds … to directly or indirectly support public broadcasting.”
DOD dismisses NPR, other outlets from Pentagon office spaces
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The outlets can reportedly continue to attend briefings.
System/Policy
Arkansas PBS answers lawmakers’ concerns with promises to improve practices
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In a hearing Thursday, station leaders said they are taking steps to avoid future violations of state procurement law.
Programs/Content
‘Frontline’ unveils short docs aimed at younger audiences
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The four-part pilot series will be released on YouTube and the PBS video app.
People
Molly Phillips, Iowa PBS executive director and GM, to retire
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Phillips joined Iowa PBS in 1990 and became its leader in 2013.
System/Policy
Board of Peoria’s WTVP to cut $1.5 million from budget
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The public TV station is reeling from the unexplained death of former CEO Lesley Matuszak and disclosures of “questionable, unauthorized or improper” expenditures.
People
APMG hires Roycie Eppler to lead HR, DEI departments
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Eppler most recently worked as chief human resources officer for Cutera, a medical equipment manufacturing firm.
System/Policy
New Hampshire Public Radio union ratifies first contract
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The three-year contract is expected to go into effect in the coming weeks.
System/Policy
New York Public Radio lays off 6% of staff
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The cuts primarily affected roles within WNYC Studios, the division that houses the organization’s podcasts.
People
Comings and goings: GBH announces executive changes, WOSU appoints chief advancement officer …
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Shane Miner will shift from CTO to COO for GBH in Boston.
Development
KEXP debit card gives fans an eye-catching way to support station
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The card stemmed from a long-running partnership between KEXP and the Boeing Employees’ Credit Union.