Public Media: A Lifeline for Communities During Historic Hurricanes

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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An American flag still stands after Hurricane Milton destroyed several homes on Manasota Key. Photo credit: WGCU.

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Why Getting Lawmakers on Record Supporting Public Media is Vital

April 11, 2024 · We have a special opportunity to get lawmakers on record supporting public media, and your outreach can play a pivotal role. Recognizing the value of
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How Vermont Public Provided Lifesaving Information Amid Historic Floods

March 7, 2024 · Downtown Montpelier on July 11. (Mike Dougherty) When historic, catastrophic flash and river flooding ravaged communities across the state, Vermonters turned to Vermont Public for
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How Federal Funding Cuts Would Devastate Local Public Media

November 1, 2023 · In response to the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS-Education) appropriations bill’s proposal to eliminate federal funding for the Corporation
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Federal Funding for Public Media Update

September 9, 2020 · Congress is returning to Washington, D.C. after their August recess to pass a spending measure before the end of the current fiscal year on September 30. Here’s what you need to know, and how you can protect your public media’s funding.
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Rural Public Radio During COVID-19: A Critical Platform For Audiences And Artists

September 3, 2020 · From Zoom dances to virtual concerts, and more, see some of the creative initiatives taken on by rural public radio stations to provide music, entertainment, and relief for families and local artists during these difficult times.
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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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Make May 1st a Beautiful Day of Action

April 24, 2019 · Neighbors, on May 1, 2019, we’re hosting a beautiful day of action and paying tribute to Fred Rogers, whose testimony nearly 50 years ago saved
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Telling the Story of America Through Local Journalism

July 24, 2017 ·
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House Actions on Public Media Funding

July 18, 2017 · On Wednesday July 19, 2017, the House Appropriations and Budget Committees will vote on two bills that will affect public media funding. Here’s a summary
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Finding the News You Need When Disaster Strikes

June 21, 2017 ·
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