Federal funding for public broadcasting

President Donald Trump is continuing his efforts to wind down funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, but without success so far. Lawmakers have recommended level funding for CPB despite Trump’s proposals. As Congress continues work on the budget, catch up on what’s happened so far with our reporting, podcasts, commentaries and explainers.

Quick Takes

FY18 omnibus legislation includes funds for radio stations affected by repack

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | March 23, 2018

The law also provides $20 million for public broadcasting’s interconnection work.

System/Policy

APTS’ Butler says pubcasting has ‘strong case to make for higher appropriation’

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | February 27, 2018

America’s Public Television Stations opened its annual Public Media Summit Monday.

System/Policy

Public media again in bull’s-eye in president’s FY19 plans

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | February 12, 2018

CPB would get only $15.5 million next year and $15 million in 2020 to shut itself down.

Quick Takes

Senate committee gives CPB full funding, $20M for interconnection

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | September 7, 2017

Both the House and Senate Appropriation panels defied the president on CPB funding.

Programs/Content

PBS’s Kerger warns of station shutdowns if CPB goes dark

By Barry Garron | July 31, 2017

“There is no plan B” to replace federal funding, Paula Kerger told TV critics during her executive session at the Summer Press Tour.