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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.
Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | Public television’s spring fundraising rolled out in a heated high-stakes environment for clearly communicating a case for support.
Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | In fiscal year 2017, the state provided $8.2 million of Maryland Public Television’s $31.5 million budget.
Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | A Republican lawmaker accused CPB having an “agenda” by supporting three films.
Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | Seventeen House Republicans are among 166 members of Congress advocating for CPB’s appropriation.
Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | “Ending federal support for the NEA, NEH, or CPB would be a radical, unprecedented action,” the letter said.