Why Getting Lawmakers on Record Supporting Public Media is Vital

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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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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The President’s Budget Defunds Public Media

March 18, 2019 · Today, President Trump released the second part of his Fiscal Year 2020 budget to Congress, which recommends eliminating public media funding. Here’s why the President’s
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Maine Public Media Dives Deep on Local Issues

March 15, 2019 · Maine Public Media’s Aquaculture’s Next Wave, which covers Maine’s rapidly-transforming fishing industry, exemplifies public radio’s commitment to local communities. “Aquaculture,” the farming of fish and
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How Public Media Gets Funded

March 6, 2019 · Federal funding for public media is a process that happens annually. It’s a long and intense journey that is critical to securing essential federal support
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A New Congress, A New Beginning

January 1, 2019 · Today, we begin making this year’s case to Congress for continued, robust federal funding for public media. The new 116th Congress will be sworn on
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Thank You for a Successful 2018

December 20, 2018 · As 2018 comes to a close, we would like to thank you for taking action to protect federal funding for public media this year. Together,
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WYSO Works to Dispel Stereotypes with County Lines

December 6, 2018 · County Lines is a public radio series about rural life in southwest Ohio produced by WYSO in Yellow Springs. In its first year, the series
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How Public Media Serves Veterans

November 11, 2018 · Public media is dedicated to serving veterans. Public radio and television stations provide local programs and outreach events that support civic conversations about veterans, their
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WUWM Honors a Colleague and Supports New Broadcast Journalists

October 11, 2018 · At WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR, we are dedicated to promoting local journalism that serves our community. One way we do this is through
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FY 2019 Public Media Funding Signed Into Law

September 28, 2018 · Last week, Congress approved a minibus appropriations bill that contained public media funding. The President signed the legislation into law on Friday, September 28, 2018.
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