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Kate Riley’s Annual Address at 2025 Public Media Summit -
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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. -
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. -
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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