Quick Takes
Senate confirms nominations of two CPB Board members
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The Senate confirmed the nominations of Ruby Calvert and Laura Gore Ross Thursday.
System/Policy
Former WEAA GM claims university inflated expenses in CPB reports
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Michele Williams says Morgan State University fired her in May 2017 after she raised concerns about the misreported costs.
Programs/Content
CPB backs scholarship fund honoring filmmaker Jacquie Jones
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The fund, seeded with $300,000 from CPB, will be managed by Black Public Media.
CPB
CPB names Jan Schaffer as ombudsman
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Schaffer founded the J-Lab journalism institute and has taught media entrepreneurship and social journalism.
System/Policy
Commerce Committee sends on nominations of two CPB Board members
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If approved by the Senate, Ruby Calvert and Laura Gore Ross would serve on the board until 2022.
Quick Takes
CPB ups federal funding request to $455M for FY21
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CPB also asked for $20 million for interconnection and $30 million for Ready To Learn.
System/Policy
Organizations unveil details of new purchasing plan for stations
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CPB, WGBH and Public Media Co. presented plans to PBS TechCon and Public Radio Engineering Conference attendees.
System/Policy
Trump nominates former Wyoming PBS leader for seat on CPB board
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If approved by the Senate, Ruby Calvert would serve for the remainder of a six-year term expiring Jan. 31, 2022.
Quick Takes
PRSS announces stations in Tornado Alley to receive test-alert funding
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The project is backed with $419,000 in grants from CPB.