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.

System/Policy

CPB says Trump budget will aim to rescind FY2018 appropriation

By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | March 17, 2017

Future appropriations are also at risk.

System/Policy

Trump budget seeks to zero out CPB funding by 2018

By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | March 16, 2017

“The policy is, we’re ending federal involvement with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting,” said Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney.

Programs/Content

Judy Woodruff says VP Pence sees benefits of public media

By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | February 28, 2017

Pence “values his experiences with public media,” Woodruff said at the APTS Public Media Summit.

Quick Takes

PBS-commissioned survey finds 73 percent of voters oppose eliminating federal funding for public TV

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | February 17, 2017

Support for funding spanned all regions of the country, with most respondents citing public TV’s educational mission as its most important value.

System/Policy

As power shifts in Washington, pubcasting has allies in key posts

By Patrick Butler, President (America's Public Television Stations) | November 30, 2016

Three powerful congressional chairmen who support public broadcasting will continue in their key roles in both the House and Senate.