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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Stations shape fundraising pleas amid funding threat, potential auction windfalls
Public television’s spring fundraising rolled out in a heated high-stakes environment for clearly communicating a case for support.Maryland bill would make up any cuts to state TV network’s federal funding
In fiscal year 2017, the state provided $8.2 million of Maryland Public Television’s $31.5 million budget.Independent filmmakers group stands up to Capitol Hill criticism
A Republican lawmaker accused CPB having an “agenda” by supporting three films.More members of Congress sign on to public broadcasting support letter
Seventeen House Republicans are among 166 members of Congress advocating for CPB's appropriation.Arts unions protest Trump budget cuts in letter to Congress
“Ending federal support for the NEA, NEH, or CPB would be a radical, unprecedented action," the letter said.
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