Tag: State funding
New Mexico governor approves emergency funds for public media
The state will provide $6 million in additional funding to New Mexico stations to make up for the loss of federal funding.NJ PBS hit with layoffs following state and federal funding cuts
The station previously cut NJ Spotlight News staff in March.Florida’s WFIT cuts three staff: ‘Funding loss is just too big’
The station is losing $240,000 annually from state and federal funding cuts.PBS North Carolina will cut staff amid state and federal funding crisis
The station faces an annual loss of $4.8 million in federal support.American Public Media Group plans layoffs amid $6M deficit
The organization is planning to lay off 5% to 8% of staff, according to MPR News.Funding cuts in Indiana prompt stations to reduce statewide newsroom
Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations acknowledged “proposed strategic changes and reductions for the IPB News” but did not provide details.Ohio auditor questions state’s investment in joint master control services
An audit of the state agency that manages the JMC found that unresolved technical issues may be driving TV stations away from ...Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes funding to Florida public broadcasters
Small public television stations in the state will see the biggest impact.New Jersey reduces funding for NJ PBS
The station’s appropriation will decline from $1 million to $250,000.Indiana stations evaluate how to ‘evolve’ as state funding evaporates
Station leaders are preparing for anticipated financial shortfalls and renewing conversations about shared joint master controls, among other services.New York increases public radio support amid CPB funding threat
The state's fiscal year 2026 budget includes an additional $4 million for public radio stations.North Dakota lawmakers approve Prairie Public funding, but reduced amount
North Dakota lawmakers set state funding for public broadcasting at $400,000 early Saturday, providing money for tower improvements after threatening to cut ...Indiana legislature eliminates public media funding in biennial budget
“The complete zeroing out of funding — without dialogue or compromise — was both unexpected and unconscionable,” said Mark Newman of Indiana ...New York state senator wants tax credit for pubmedia journalism jobs
Democratic state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal sponsored a bill to allow public television and radio stations to claim an existing tax credit for ...North Dakota Senate vote allows funding for public broadcasting, but no guarantee
The North Dakota Senate defeated a bill that would ban state or federal funding for public broadcasting, but some senators who voted against ...
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