Quick Takes
House panel sustains funding for CPB, interconnection, Ready To Learn
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“The broad bipartisan support on the committee for these funds constitutes an encouraging vote of confidence,” said APTS President Pat Butler.
Quick Takes
Senate panel proposes level FY21 funding for CPB, $20M for interconnection
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The final legislation is expected to come before the full Appropriations panel for a vote Thursday.
America's Public Television Stations
House budget proposes level funding for CPB in FY2021
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The bill also would provide $20 million for interconnection.
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.
Quick Takes
FY18 omnibus legislation includes funds for radio stations affected by repack
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The law also provides $20 million for public broadcasting’s interconnection work.
System/Policy
APTS’ Butler says pubcasting has ‘strong case to make for higher appropriation’
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America’s Public Television Stations opened its annual Public Media Summit Monday.
System/Policy
Public media again in bull’s-eye in president’s FY19 plans
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CPB would get only $15.5 million next year and $15 million in 2020 to shut itself down.
Quick Takes
Senate committee gives CPB full funding, $20M for interconnection
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Both the House and Senate Appropriation panels defied the president on CPB funding.
Programs/Content
PBS’s Kerger warns of station shutdowns if CPB goes dark
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“There is no plan B” to replace federal funding, Paula Kerger told TV critics during her executive session at the Summer Press Tour.