Urge Congress to Restore Local Station Funding Now
Congress is actively advancing legislation that could deliver a critical lifeline to local public media stations struggling to withstand the loss of federal funding. With dozens of stations at risk of closure, now is the time to speak up and protect their future.
Ways To Take Action
Federal funding ensures that everyone—no matter where you live or what you earn—has access to local public radio and TV stations that provide educational, cultural, and local programming; trusted news; and life-saving emergency services. Here are three ways you can help protect your local stations today.
Call on Your Lawmakers to Reinstate Local Station Funding
A phone call to your lawmakers’ offices is one of the most powerful actions you can take. Use our patch through tool to place your calls.
Share Your Story and Spread the Word
Record a short video, use our photo frame or share a pre-made graphic to show why you’re rising for your local public media station for Protect My Public Media Day.
Understand the Impact of Defunding Local Stations
The loss of federal funding is already eroding local service at public media stations nationwide. Read our latest blog on the concerning trends facing stations and the communities that depend on them.
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