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WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE CALLS
Station Webinar on Candidate Debates and Other Political Broadcasting Rules
06/08/26
This webinar covered the legal, regulatory and practical considerations when hosting a candidate debate or forum during this election season. -
WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE CALLS
APTS Convening on Ready To Learn in Washington, D.C.
06/04/26
On June 2, 2026, America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) was proud to host a briefing and discussion in Washington, D.C. highlighting the successful federal investment in early childhood education through the U.S. Department of Education’s Ready To Learn program. -
WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE CALLS
Ready To Learn Member Station Call
05/20/26
APTS updated stations on the latest information on the newly opened FY 2026 Ready To Learn grant competition including the priorities for funding and elements for stations to consider when putting together their applications. -
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Spring 2026 Leadership Council Call
05/13/26
APTS hosted a Leadership Council call to discuss the latest updates in the congressional appropriations process, where our advocacy efforts currently stand and how Leadership Council members can get involved. -
WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE CALLS
APTS Member Station Call
04/28/26
On Tuesday, April 28, APTS hosted a member station call that provided a legislative update, discussed the latest regulatory and legal news, highlighted the upcoming Protect My Public Media Day and previewed the new dues relief plan. -
WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE CALLS
Ready To Learn Station Webinar
04/08/26
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, APTS hosted a Ready To Learn Station webinar that discussed the status of RTL, the challenges that lie ahead and how we are working to ensure that this program continues to serve local communities across the country. -
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2026 Pre-Summit Legislative Webinar
02/18/26
The legislative team did a deep dive on the funding requests for FY 2027 and provided guidance on virtual and in-person congressional meetings. -
WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE CALLS
State Funding Support of Datacasting for Public Safety
12/15/25
This webinar featured a presentation and discussion about the latest use of datacasting for public safety, the role of state and local funding in supporting public safety, and examples of how stations have successfully advocated for funding of these initiatives. APTS was joined by Franz Joachim (New Mexico PBS), David Lowe (PBS KVIE), Andy Russell (PBS SoCal) and John McCoskey (SpectraRep). -
WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE CALLS
Strategies for Filing TV Translator and LPTV Applications as Filing Freezes Lift
12/09/25
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, APTS hosted a webinar discussing strategies and tips for filing TV translator and LPTV applications as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) prepares to accept applications for new TV translators and LPTV stations and for most major modifications for the first time since 2010. -
WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE CALLS
Advocacy: Understanding the Legal Rules of the Road
12/04/25
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, APTS hosted a webinar reviewing legal issues related to lobbying and related recordkeeping requirements, led by legal expert Jeffrey Tenenbaum of the Tenenbaum Law Group. -
WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE CALLS
APTS Member Station Call on the Expected Rescissions Package
04/23/25
The APTS legislative team hosted a call for member stations to discuss the rescissions package that the White House is expected to send to Congress at the end of the month, which includes eliminating funding for public media. -
WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE CALLS
Webinar on Key FCC Rules for Public Television
03/20/25
On March 20, 2025, APTS and PBS co-hosted a webinar on the wide variety of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules that regulate the work of public television stations. -
WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE CALLS
2025 APTS Pre-Summit Legislative Webinar
02/14/25
The APTS legislative team hosted the annual Pre-Summit Legislative Webinar which provided a deep dive into how stations can effectively highlight local services for the most successful congressional visits during the Summit. The webinar also covered more logistical information on your Capitol Hill visits, as well as best practices to navigating potentially challenging questions that may come up in your meetings. -
WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE CALLS
Leadership Council Webinar: Federal Funding and the Challenges We Face
06/05/24
On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, America's Public Television Stations (APTS) hosted a Leadership Council webinar that covered the federal funding process and discussed key talking points that should be used during outreach to Members of Congress during critical times. -
WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE CALLS
APTS Webinar on Virtual Channel Opportunities for Public Television
05/08/24
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, America's Public Television Stations (APTS) hosted a webinar on virtual channel opportunities for public television.
