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APTS Commends U.S. House Appropriations Committee Proposal to Fund Public Broadcasting’s Public Safety Infrastructure
06/24/25
APTS is grateful that the committee recognizes the essential role that public television plays in the nation’s civil defense, public safety and homeland security.
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APTS Congratulates FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty on Her Senate Confirmation
06/17/25
We look forward to working with Commissioner Trusty to advance public television’s missions of education, public safety and community connections.
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Local Public Television Stations at Risk of Closing After U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Rescind Essential Funding
06/12/25
APTS is deeply disappointed that the House voted to completely defund the local public television stations throughout this country.
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America’s Public Television Stations Oppose Proposed Rescission of Essential Funding for Local Public Television Stations
06/03/25
We urge Congress to reject this destructive proposal to eliminate public media funding. -
President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Undermines Rural Services
05/31/25
America’s Public Television Stations are deeply disappointed that President Trump’s FY 2026 budget proposal recommends eliminating federal funding for the locally controlled public television stations that the American people rely on and support funding for, including 65% of people who voted for the President.
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KBTC Public Television Launches KBTC-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel 28-11
05/14/25
This new virtual channel will enhance the local public television services that the Tacoma and western Washington community depend on every day.
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U.S. Department of Education Terminates Key Public Television Education Grant
05/06/25
APTS is deeply concerned by this abrupt termination.
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America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Executive Order on Public Media
05/02/25
This order defies the will of the American people and would devastate the public safety, educational and local service missions of public media – services that the American public values, trusts and relies on every day. -
America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Rescission Package to Eliminate Public Broadcasting Funding
04/15/25
APTS is deeply disappointed that a proposal to eliminate funding for public broadcasting is being considered. -
America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Passing of the Continuing Resolution
03/19/25
APTS is appreciative that the continuing resolution contained funding for public media. -
America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Passing of Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey
03/16/25
Congresswoman Lowey was an extraordinary legislator and champion of public broadcasting.
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Congressman Mike Simpson Receives 2025 Champion of Public Broadcasting Award from America’s Public Television Stations
02/26/25
Congressman Simpson has been an unwavering supporter of the essential value of local public broadcasting stations.
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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Receives 2025 Champion of Public Broadcasting Award from America’s Public Television Stations
02/26/25
Congresswoman Dingell has been a stalwart and effective supporter of public media.
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APTS Presents 2025 Patrick Butler National Advocacy Award to Becky Magura, President and CEO of Nashville PBS
02/26/25
Becky Magura is a tireless advocate for public broadcasting, helping to strengthen our ever-growing bipartisan support both in Congress and throughout the state of Tennessee.
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APTS Presents 2025 David J. Brugger Community Leader Award to Garrett King of Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA)
02/25/25
Garrett King has been a tireless advocate for public broadcasting, both on the national and state levels.