Tag: Next Generation Warning System
FEMA limits NGWS applicants to states and tribal nations, bypassing CPB
The new notice of funding for fiscal year 2025 leaves open the possibility that public media stations could be subrecipients of the ...CPB’s Merritt: ‘Let’s stay in this fight together, and let’s prevail’
Speaking at the Public Media Business Association Conference, CPB's COO also said that FEMA has again cut off access to Next Generation ...FEMA lifts hold on Next Generation Warning System grants
CPB announced the release of a 65-day hold on its NGWS funds along with new grants for four state networks and a ...Judge declines to force FEMA to release NGWS funds
The federal judge, nominated by President Trump in 2017, said CPB failed to show that not restoring the funds immediately would harm ...Spending bill upholds public media funding
The continuing resolution approved last week provides $535 million for CPB in fiscal year 2027.CPB sues FEMA for ‘unlawful’ hold on Next Generation Warning System funds
CPB’s lawsuit asks FEMA to lift its freeze on the funding, which helps stations complete public safety infrastructure projects.CPB asks stations to pause Next Generation Warning System projects, citing holdup of FEMA funds
“We recognize the difficulty of the stations’ situations, and we are exploring all avenues to move forward expeditiously,” a CPB spokesperson said.House Appropriations Committee takes next step in zeroing out pubmedia funding for FY27
President Biden has proposed upping CPB’s FY27 appropriation to $595 million.House subcommittee proposes zeroing out pubmedia funding for FY27
President Biden has proposed upping CPB’s FY27 appropriation to $595 million.House subcommittee recommends more funding for Next Generation Warning System
If approved, it would be the third large infusion of funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency–backed program.Stations in Alabama, Texas and Alaska receive $1.3 million from Next Gen Warning System
Alabama Public Television, KLRN in San Antonio and KYUK in Bethel will use the funds to upgrade their technology for transmitting ...Four more public media stations receive Next Generation Warning System funding
Two of the stations serve Indigenous audiences.Biden recommends $595M in FY27 funding for public broadcasting
If approved, the appropriation would be a record sum for CPB.Inaugural Next Generation Warning System grants prioritize expansion to underserved communities
Florida’s IRSC Public Media and Mississippi Public Broadcasting will expand or improve their capacity to deliver emergency messages to at-risk communities.CPB names first Next Generation Warning System grantees
The funds will help stations upgrade their technology for emergency alerts.
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