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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.
Jacqui Helbert filed a lawsuit over her dismissal.
Seventeen House Republicans are among 166 members of Congress advocating for CPB’s appropriation.
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“Ending federal support for the NEA, NEH, or CPB would be a radical, unprecedented action,” the letter said.
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Other award winners include independent producer Jenni Monet, Reveal’s Will Evans and WFAE’s Lisa Worf.
The cut comes after West Virginia’s governor restored funding in his proposal.
The FCC will initially cover 90 percent of station expenses, but some stations may have to carry forward a portion of costs.
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