System/Policy
GBH sale of CAI building sparks pushback from community
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CAI staff are expected to remain in the building until a new location is found.
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
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The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
Congress
Bipartisan co-chairs to lead House Public Broadcasting Caucus
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“The bipartisan nature of this leadership team reflects the bipartisan nature of public support for federal funding of public broadcasting,” said APTS President Pat Butler.
Tech
PRSS plans rollout of next generation of satellite receivers
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ATX Networks, a new vendor, will deliver receivers with enhanced internet connectivity and automatic program file retrieval.
People
John Wilson joins WETA to oversee national projects
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Wilson, a former PBS SVP and chief program executive, will manage relationships with independent producers, including Ken Burns and Dr. Henry Louis Gates.
Programs/Content
PBS starts same-time streaming in April as OTT work advances
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Local public TV stations continue to clear streaming rights as PBS negotiates with digital providers.
People
CPB IG to retire, WGBH expands execs’ duties, and other comings and goings
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Mary Mitchelson joined the CPB Inspector General’s office in 2013.
Collaboration
After years of losses, Maryland stations explore collaboration to cut costs
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The Eastern Shore’s Delmarva Public Radio and WESM-FM seek long-term survival in a competitive market.
System/Policy
Member data is latest ammo in battle of Oklahoma pubmedia organizations
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OETA’s former fundraising foundation has threatened to “destroy” membership data it claims to own.
Programs/Content
Minnesota’s community radio stations find unique niche for covering arts and culture
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Backing from a special tax-supported fund has allowed volunteer-powered stations to enhance their local programming.
System/Policy
Trump again calls for zeroing out pubmedia funds
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The president’s fiscal year 2020 budget marks his third attempt to end funding for CPB.
System/Policy
FCC proposal to allow sales of EBS spectrum gets thumbs-down from public TV
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Representatives of stations told FCC officials that allowing sales of the educational spectrum could create a “hostile leasing environment.”