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Arkansas public television budget bill wins final approval in House
An effort to match some donations to keep PBS programs stalled as the legislature's session neared its end.
Audio festival Third Coast faces uncertain future after years of strain
“We really did everything we could to keep the organization afloat,” said Jocelyn Robinson, chair of Third Coast's board. “And at every turn, there was a difficulty that arose.”
Local Public sets growth goals as stations build streaming strategies
The developers of the video streaming platform are adding features and gearing up to expand to more stations.
Maryland legislature passes advertising set-aside legislation for state news outlets
Once in effect, the legislation will require state agencies to spend at least 50% of their advertising budgets on Maryland public media, commercial or nonprofit news outlets.
PBS SoCal steers hip-hop series towards crossroads of music and local communities
Outside the Lyrics, a digital series that launched in 2024, now looks at how music connects people and fuels creativity.
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Arkansas would match up to $550K from donors to public television under proposal
The Arkansas Senate bill aims to encourage state residents to support their public television network following the loss of CPB funding.Twin Cities PBS takes over operations of KSMQ
Twin Cities PBS acquired the assets of the smaller station in Austin, Minn., which faced financial strain with federal funding ending.Comings and goings: WABE names development EVP, WAMU appoints news leader …
WABE in Atlanta named Glenda Davis EVP of membership and development.Alabama Public Television governing board to survey state on PBS attitudes
The survey on whether to disaffiliate with PBS sparked a strong debate among commissioners.
Arkansas TV receives three-year, $3M pledge to keep PBS in state
PBS supporters have been seeking donations for the network to pay more than $2 million in dues for the upcoming fiscal year.Frank Maranzino named leader of CapRadio
Maranzino has led the station on an interim basis for more than two years.WXPN’s ‘Kids Corner’ prepares to party before its final sign-off
“Nobody in radio gets a 40-year gig,” says founding host Kathy O’Connell. “How could I be anything but grateful and happy right now?”
Comings and goings: ‘1A’ hires EP, Ari Shapiro joins CNN as contributor …
Former NPR exec Christopher Turpin joined WAMU.Some Republicans want to reverse GOP cuts to rural and tribal radio stations
Sens. Mike Rounds and Dan Sullivan are pushing to keep federal funds flowing to Native stations.Jody Hamblett steps down as WUOT GM
She is moving to South Carolina to be closer to family.
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