The Status of Public Media Funding

As Congress adjourns for August recess, we wanted to share an update on the latest actions each chamber has taken on public media funding. The
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House Appropriations Committee Proposes Increased Public Media Funding

July 15, 2020 · This week, the House Appropriations Committee approved increased federal funding for public media as part of their fiscal year (FY) 2021 annual spending bills. House
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Helpful COVID-19 Resources From Public Media

April 24, 2020 · Lately, our daily routines look and feel very different. You may be teleworking, teaching and caring for children or other loved ones at home, an
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Coronavirus Relief Bill Provides Public Media Funding

March 27, 2020 · Today, the House of Representatives approved the third phase of the coronavirus response relief package. The bill provided $75 million for the Corporation for Public
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Public Media’s Support Letters Circulating in Congress

March 5, 2020 · In response to the Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget proposal to eliminate federal funding for public media, tens of thousands of communications were sent
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President’s FY 2021 Budget Eliminates Public Media Funding

February 10, 2020 · The President’s annual budget has again proposed the elimination of federal funding for public media. For the fourth time in a row, the administration has
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Congress is Still Debating Public Media Funding

October 3, 2019 · Congress is still debating federal funding for public media. Recently, a Continuing Resolution was signed into law, which funds the government through November 21, 2019.
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September Action on Public Media Funding

August 2, 2019 · We have been carefully watching the budget and appropriations process, and we have an important update. Congress has adjourned for the month of August. Senate
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The House Approves Increased Public Media Funding

June 19, 2019 · On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives approved increased federal funding for public media as part of their Fiscal Year (FY) 2020
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Public Media’s Federally Funded Programs

June 7, 2018 · What does it mean when we you ask Congress to fully fund public media? Here’s a breakdown of the specific programs that enable your local
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Why Corporation for Public Broadcasting Funding is Critical to Stations

June 7, 2018 · If you’ve ever listened to public radio or watched public television, you’ve probably heard that programming or your station is supported by the Corporation for
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