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Comings and goings: OPB CEO joins PBS board, NYPR announces promotions …
Rachel Smolkin was elected to the PBS board of directors.
Arkansas TV Foundation reaches PBS dues goal
The announcement comes a day before a state commission is expected to vote on whether to move forward with plans to cut ties with PBS.
‘Circle Round’ co-founders leave WBUR after feeling that they were ‘not a priority’
The co-founders are going independent to start their own podcast for kids.
Maryland governor vetoes advertising set-aside legislation that could benefit pubcasters
The bill’s advocates are seeking a path forward for the bill because “failure is not an option,” said Rebecca Snyder, executive director of the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association.
NJ PBS to be managed by Montclair State University
The university is slated to take over operations of New Jersey’s public TV state network July 1.
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Overhauled NPR dues model provides incentives for closer collaboration
Stations can opt into tiers that provide discounts for working with NPR on donor communication, among other activities.Rural News Fund seeks to reinforce Appalachia’s public broadcasters, local news outlets
Through a collaborative multiyear cohort that includes a grant, mentorship and a loan, the Appalachia Funders Network hopes to stimulate civic engagement across the region.PBS reduces station dues nearly 13% in FY27 budget
With total dues income below $198 million, PBS projects grant revenues of $68.8 million to support content and technology initiatives.Report highlights risks to documentary films after rescission of pubmedia funding
The loss of federal funds for public media "is hugely challenging for these documentary storytellers to be able to do that work of interrogating issues around us,” said report co-author Caty Borum.
David Reyes Vázquez named president of Puerto Rican Public Broadcasting Corp.
Reyes Vázquez has served as VP of the organization since April 2025.Comings and goings: Ocean State Media appoints revenue chief, comms leader ends time at NYPR …
Mike Steffon became chief revenue and growth officer of Ocean State Media in Rhode Island.OETA looks to next governor, legislative session in bid to avoid shutdown
The station hopes a shift in political support could reverse the effects of a veto by current Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt.
Comings and goings: KPBS CFO to retire, OPB hires marketing VP …
Vince Petronzio, CFO of KPBS, will retire in June.NPR reduces staff through layoffs, buyouts
The job cuts will reduce NPR's content division by about 4%.KCUR employs all-out approach for World Cup coverage
With the World Cup less than a month away, the station has launched a newsletter, created special podcast episodes and enlisted its entire newsroom to report on the event.
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