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.
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Senate panel proposes level FY21 funding for CPB, $20M for interconnection
The final legislation is expected to come before the full Appropriations panel for a vote Thursday.House budget proposes level funding for CPB in FY21
The bill also would provide $20 million for interconnection.CPB ups federal funding request to $455M for FY21
CPB also asked for $20 million for interconnection and $30 million for Ready To Learn.FY18 omnibus legislation includes funds for radio stations affected by repack
The law also provides $20 million for public broadcasting’s interconnection work.APTS’ Butler says pubcasting has ‘strong case to make for higher appropriation’
America's Public Television Stations opened its annual Public Media Summit Monday.
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