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House resolution calls for zeroing out CPB funding; Senate resolution keeps it intact
U.S. House of Representatives pass budget resolution calling for zeroing out of CPB funding.NPR, technicians' union agree on contract
The new contract drops several proposals opposed by the union.Bob Parlocha, jazz radio host, dies at 76
Parlocha hosted Jazz With Bob Parlocha, syndicated by the WFMT Radio Network in Chicago.
Public radio outlets ask FCC for pass on online public files
Maintaining online public files would be too big a burden for some radio stations, pubcasters argue.Stations face 2.5 percent dues hike in PBS's proposed 2016 budget
If approved, the proposed assessment increase will go toward general audience programming.KQED tries out Square Cash to boost mobile giving
KQED joined up with Square when the mobile payment processor expanded its Square Cash app to include nonprofits and businesses.
Al Letson brings his storytelling voice to new podcast Errthang
Al Letson is channeling his talents as a slam poet and performer into a new podcast.Technicians' union objects to NPR proposal to reduce job protections
The union supporting NPR’s engineers and audio technicians is pushing back against new contract proposals.Four new staffers at Colorado Public Radio, Marketplace hires a reporter and more comings and goings in pubmedia
WFPL-FM, part of Louisville Public Media in Kentucky, has hired Tara Anderson as arts and culture correspondent.Longtime GPB producer, writer Gerald Bryant dies at 69
“For years, Gerald was the epicenter of everything creative at GPB,” said a colleague.Friday roundup: Jarl Mohn, James Baker and an NPR gap in the Caribbean
Our guide to the news and links you might have missed this week.Final listening tour event taps filmmakers for ideas
Representatives from PBS spurred discussion about promotion, distribution and scheduling of independent films on public TV.NPR clarifies its code of ethics for acquired shows
NPR has updated its ethics handbook to clarify how it applies to hosts such as Diane Rehm, whose advocacy work prompted a review.After six seasons, Downton Abbey will close its gilded doors
PBS is hoping “to make the coming year a celebration of Downton Abbey,” PBS President Paula Kerger said.The Pub #11: FAQ on copyright and fair use; How long should podcasts be?
Public media people often take some liberties with copyright. Are they legal, or should they be?
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