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Kate Riley of @aptstweet on the locally controlled stations -- outside PBS & NPR -- that will be impacted by cuts to public broadcasting funding. "We have many of our stations saying that we are looking at layoffs ... and some say, we only got a certain amount of time before we’ve got to go dark.”

APTS CEO Kate Riley called today’s vote “a continued decimation of local public TV stations, particularly those in rural & small communities.” She thanked @SenatorBaldwin and @lisamurkowski for their bipartisan leadership & push to restore funding. 🔗 : bit.ly/3UCyrOS

“This elimination of federal funding — over 70% would go to local stations — will decimate public media and force many local stations to go dark," warned APTS CEO Kate Riley in a statement following Congress’s approval of the Rescissions Act. bit.ly/3Ur8SjH

To protect Tribal and local stations, APTS urges Senators to oppose the rescissions package or strike public media cuts. bit.ly/4lQ6b7L @SenKevinCramer @SenJohnHoeven, @SenJohnCurtis @SenatorFischer @MikeCrapo @SenatorRisch

Eliminating CPB funding will force it to shut down, cutting off essential services, support, and infrastructure that keep Tribal, rural & local stations on the air. bit.ly/4lQ6b7L @SenatorRounds @LeaderJohnThune @lisamurkowski @SenDanSullivan @SenatorCollins @SenMullin

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Redirecting Green New Deal funds won’t save Tribal stations. Only protecting Corporation for Public Broadcasting will, according to Native Public Media CEO Loris Taylor: bit.ly/3TFVkAP @jordainc @AndrewDesiderio @bresreports @sn_handler @deirdrekwalsh @LisaDNews

APTS President & CEO Kate Riley calls federal funding "essential" to stations' local services and the entire public media system. Cutting funding would have a devastating impact on local public media services. 76% of Americans view it as a valuable investment. #APTStheSummit

In her historic inaugural address at #APTStheSummit, CEO Kate Riley calls local stations a "lifeline" during emergencies, referencing their critical role in delivering life-saving info during the recent hurricanes in FL, wildfires in Southern CA, and floods in KY.

.@PBSReno is making history! Learn how their partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a subsidiary of @WeAreSinclair, brings cutting-edge NEXTGEN TV technology to northern and central Nevada and parts of northeastern California. Read the press release: bit.ly/4gZqI7p

Happy holidays from all of us at APTS. We look forward to showcasing the value of public media with you, with renewed determination, in 2025!

We are deeply saddened by the passing of José A. Fajardo, a dedicated public media leader and former APTS Board Member. Read our full statement on his impactful legacy and contributions to public media: bit.ly/403oYDM

.@NashvillePBS, in partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group, has launched a new virtual ATSC 3.0 channel, demonstrating public television’s dedication to innovation and accessibility. bit.ly/3BNeFKK

🎥 Lights, camera, action! WYES and our team are live @CSGovts's #NOLA24 #CSG24. 📍 Stop by Innovation Avenue before 4:30pm for an exclusive interview with WYES and discover how your local public television station strengthens your community.

Don't let savings slip away! Commit to make the strongest case for public media funding. Register for #APTStheSummit today and save $70 now: bit.ly/49pXBHo

When other communication channels failed, local public media stations were lifelines for Southeastern communities, delivering critical information and support before, during, and after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Read the latest @MyPublicMedia blog: bit.ly/48XLmS4

This Veterans Day, join us in saluting our nation's veterans. Thank you for your service, dedication, and bravery.

We’re thrilled to welcome Twanna Clark as our new Director of Legal Services and Board Relations! With over a decade of board relations experience at NPR and a strong governance background, Twanna brings incredible expertise to our team. Learn more: bit.ly/4e6QofS