System/Policy
Veto by Alaska’s governor threatens funding for state pubcasters
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An end to state funding could devastate Alaska’s small and medium-sized stations, according to the executive director of Alaska Public Broadcasting Inc.
Programs/Content
Minnesota’s community radio stations find unique niche for covering arts and culture
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Backing from a special tax-supported fund has allowed volunteer-powered stations to enhance their local programming.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #113: How states are doling out dollars for public media
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Ever wonder how much your state spends on public media? Current has got you covered with a new, comprehensive guide to state funding.
System/Policy
For some pubcasters, state funding plays valuable role in strengthening service
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State money makes up a relatively small slice of total system revenue but can make a big difference at stations.
System/Policy
Ten lessons from West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s near-death experience
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After a roller-coaster ride to preserve state funding for West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Executive Director Scott Finn reflects on what he learned from the crisis.
System/Policy
West Virginia network lays off five after state funding cuts
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WVPB’s state funding was reduced by more than 20 percent.
System/Policy
Minnesota supplies $1.95 million for new public TV equipment
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Pioneer Public Television will move into new headquarters in the next year.
System/Policy
Vermont budget squeeze imperils public TV support
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The House trimmed Vermont PBS’ line item to just $1.
System/Policy
Maryland bill would make up any cuts to state TV network’s federal funding
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In fiscal year 2017, the state provided $8.2 million of Maryland Public Television’s $31.5 million budget.
System/Policy
Legislators approve budget that cuts $1M from West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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It’s unclear if Gov. Justice, who expressed support for maintaining full funding to WVPB, will sign the bill.
System/Policy
West Virginia Senate committee budget bill would zero out WVPB funding
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The cut comes after West Virginia’s governor restored funding in his proposal.
System/Policy
Budget stalemate in Illinois clouds revenue future for public broadcasters
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University licensees are doubly vulnerable to cuts.
Quick Takes
West Virginia governor proposes restoring funds for WVPB
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But the governor indicated he expects the state-run network to transition to university oversight.
State funding
Facing loss of state funding, West Virginia Public Broadcasting plans for layoffs
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WVPB estimates it will need to lay off 15 full-time staffers by the end of the month.
Quick Takes
W.Va. governor proposes zeroing out of pubcasting funding
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An elimination of funding could result in a severe downsizing at the network.
Quick Takes
Forecast for public media funding is improving, according to APTS
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This year 13 states increased funding for public TV and radio, 10 kept funding steady and seven made cuts, according to a Pew analysis.
System/Policy
Reduction in funding for Oklahoma network ‘cuts right through the bone’
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Public media in the state is taking a blow from a dire funding crisis.
System/Policy
Wyoming station trims jobs due to state funding cutback
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The university licensee receives 60 percent of its approximately $3.4 million annual budget from the state.
System/Policy
State cuts support to Mississippi Public Broadcasting
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State funding made up about 65 percent of MPB’s budget this fiscal year.
Stations
How New Hampshire Public TV bounced back from a loss of state funding
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A collaboration with WGBH and outsourcing some functions have helped the station stay sustainable.