System/Policy
Bipartisan bill inspired by American Graduate proposes grants to stations
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The legislation would provide funds to stations for workforce development through the Department of Education.
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The legislation would provide funds to stations for workforce development through the Department of Education.
CPB has asked the Department of Homeland Security to set aside funds for public broadcasting emergency communications.
When racist radio host Rush Limbaugh gets a Presidential Medal of Freedom and a standing ovation in Congress, Current’s executive director is worried that this year’s lobbying effort may not be enough to save federal funding for public broadcasting.
The proposed budget also seeks to zero out Ready To Learn.
The appropriation for the Ready To Learn grant program also increased.
Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) has once again proposed legislation to defund CPB and NPR.
Lawmakers also voted for a $2 million increase in Ready To Learn funds and level support for interconnection.
The bill would boost Ready To Learn funding by more than $2 million.
The bill would add $50 million to CPB’s appropriation.