CPB funding
Independent filmmakers group stands up to Capitol Hill criticism
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A Republican lawmaker accused CPB having an “agenda” by supporting three films.
System/Policy
CPB president visits Congress to defend threatened funding request
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The appearance was Pat Harrison’s first before the House subcommittee in 10 years.
System/Policy
Public media backers work to counter possible federal budget cuts
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Public broadcasters and their advocates aren’t waiting for President Trump’s initial budget to mobilize support for CPB funding.
System/Policy
Key lawmaker downplays threat to CPB funding
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If the White House is serious about reducing the deficit, its budget will target larger programs, Rep. Cole says.
System/Policy
‘Hill’ report says Trump team adopting proposal to cut federal funds for CPB, NEA and NEH
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The incoming president’s team is using the conservative Heritage Foundation’s budget blueprint as a template for spending cuts.
Programs/Content
‘Old perceptions’ hinder work between CPB and minority consortia, report says
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The report was commissioned by CPB to evaluate operations of consortia members.
Quick Takes
House passes GOP budget zeroing CPB funding
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The spending plan, the House GOP’s blueprint for balancing the federal budget by 2024, now goes to the Democratic-controlled Senate, which is widely expected to defeat it.
CPB
CPB reduces aid to longtime grantees
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CPB is reassessing its funding commitments to several grantees that provide specialized assistance and diverse programming to the public TV system.
System/Policy
Restructuring at WKYU cuts three jobs, merges radio and TV production
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Three staff positions — including that of the television station manager — have been cut at WKYU at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. The lay-offs were part of a restructuring that prepares the dual licensee for a potential 10 percent reduction in federal funding. WKYU staff members who lost their jobs are Terry Reagan, development director; Linda Gerofsky, TV station manager; and Dorin Bobarnac, engineer. Thirty-one employees remain at the dual licensee. James Morgese, a veteran pubcaster who took over as director of educational telecommunications at the university earlier this month, told Current that the restructuring includes creation of a single content division and allows radio and television staff to collaborate in producing programs for radio, television and the web.