Public Media Defunded, But the Fight Isn’t Over

The House of Representatives passed the Senate-amended Rescissions Act, eliminating all previously approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. 
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Public Media Defunded, But the Fight Isn’t Over

July 18, 2025 · In the early hours of July 18, the House of Representatives passed the Senate-amended Rescissions Act, eliminating all previously approved funding for the Corporation for
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Calling Your Senate Appropriator Now Could Stop Public Media Funding Cuts

June 23, 2025 · On Wednesday, June 25, the Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a crucial hearing on the rescissions package, which includes a proposal to take back $1.1
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Public Media is Under Threat. Here’s the Latest.

May 21, 2025 · This spring, public media has faced the most serious threats in its history. A series of proposals would devastate public media stations’ ability to serve
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Public Media Faces Fast-Track Funding Cuts

April 24, 2025 · The week of July 14, the Senate will consider the Rescissions Act, legislation that would take back $1.1 billion in already-approved public media funding, posing
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Protect My Public Media Launches Coalition of Organizations to Support Public Media Funding

March 4, 2025 · On March 4, 2025, Protect My Public Media announced the launch of the first public media organization coalition dedicated to advocating for public media funding.
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How to Get Involved in Protect My Public Media Day on March 6

February 20, 2025 · Public media has long been a trusted source of journalism, educational resources for children and families, lifesaving information, and cultural enrichment, connecting communities across the
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Without Public Media, Noncommercial Music Wouldn’t Exist

December 12, 2024 · On October 23, 2024, 106 public media stations across 48 states raised their voices for Public Radio Music Day – an annual celebration showcasing the
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Public Media: A Lifeline for Communities During Historic Hurricanes

November 19, 2024 · The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has been one of the most devastating in recent history. Residents affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton turned to one
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How Public Media Supports Students and Educators

October 8, 2024 · As the school year begins, public media supports students and educators with invaluable, free resources to foster learning, creativity, and growth. From captivating early learners
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What the Continuing Resolution Means for Public Media

October 1, 2024 · Recently, the President signed a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government, including support for public media, funded at current levels through December 20, 2024.
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