NEWS
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Latest News
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America’s Public Television Stations Mourn the Passing of José A. Fajardo
12/20/24
We are proud to have worked with José, both as a Board Member of APTS and as President and CEO of WMFE in Orlando, Florida.
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Nashville PBS and Sinclair Launch WNPT-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel 8-11
12/17/24
This innovative launch offers Nashville PBS’ viewers a state-of-the-art experience through NEXTGEN TV.
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Sinclair and Nebraska Public Media Announce Launch of First Station Offering Free Virtual Channel Hosting in ATSC 3.0
10/16/24
This partnership is an excellent example of commercial and public broadcasters cooperating to bring the remarkable NEXTGEN Broadcast Service to more public television viewers and to enhance public television stations' services to their local communities.
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Kate Riley Named President and CEO of America’s Public Television Stations
09/09/24
Ms. Riley, who has served as APTS vice president of government and public affairs since 2014 after joining the organization as director of government relations in 2010, was the unanimous choice of the APTS board of trustees.
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America’s Public Television Stations Mourn the Passing of Former NPR CEO John Lansing
08/16/24
America’s Public Television Stations join the entire public media family in mourning the loss of our friend John Lansing. -
APTS EVP and COO Lonna Thompson to Retire September 1
08/05/24
America’s public television stations are extremely fortunate to have been served so long and so well by the incomparable Lonna Thompson.
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APTS Commends U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee’s Recommendations for Continued Investment in Public Broadcasting
08/01/24
U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee proposes level funding of $535 million for CPB.
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House Appropriations Committee Proposes Zero Funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
07/10/24
APTS is deeply disappointed that the House Appropriations Committee has voted to discontinue federal funding for CPB and public media stations’ interconnection system in the FY 2025 appropriations bill.
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House Subcommittee Proposes Zero Funding for Public Broadcasting
06/27/24
APTS is profoundly disappointed and mystified that the subcommittee has once again proposed to eliminate federal funding for public media in the FY 2025 appropriations bill. -
Lonna Thompson, EVP and COO of America’s Public Television Stations, Receives Champion Award from Maryland Public Television
06/13/24
Lonna’s three decades at APTS have enabled her to be front-and-center for all the major issues and developments in our industry.
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APTS Commends the U.S. House Appropriations Committee’s Recommendation for Continued Investment in Public Broadcasting’s Public Safety Infrastructure
06/12/24
$40 million was recommended for public broadcasting’s Next Generation Warning System in FY 2025.
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APTS Commends U.S. House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Proposal to Fund Public Broadcasting’s Public Safety Infrastructure
06/04/24
$40 million for FY 25 was recommended today for Next Generation Warning System -
APTS Commends U.S. House Approval of Funding for Public Broadcasting
03/22/24
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved $535 million in advance funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) in fiscal year 2026. -
Sinclair and APTS Announce Free Virtual Channel Hosting for Public Television Stations Not Yet Transmitting in ATSC 3.0
03/13/24
This partnership will offer more NEXTGEN service to more public television viewers.
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APTS Statement on the President’s FY 2025 Budget
03/11/24
APTS appreciates the President’s proposal to increase the federal investment in CPB and for his endorsement of public media’s mission as partners in public service.