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America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Death of Madeleine Albright
03/23/22
The public broadcasting family joins the nation in mourning the passing of Madeleine Albright, the pioneering diplomat who helped shape the modern world and always made time to explain her historic actions and decisions to the public television audience.
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America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Death of Don Young
03/20/22
America’s Public Television Stations are saddened by the passing of Congressman Don Young -- a lawmaker dedicated to protecting and promoting the interests of the State and people of Alaska. -
APTS Commends House for Approving Increased Funding for Public Broadcasting
03/09/22
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved $525 million in advance funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) in Fiscal Year 2024.
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APTS Presents 2022 National Advocacy Award to Polly Anderson, Executive Director of OETA in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
03/01/22
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the 2022 National Advocacy Award to Polly Anderson, Executive Director of OETA in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for her work in building relationships and support for public broadcasting within the Oklahoma congressional delegation and State Legislature.
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America's Public Television Stations Present 2022 David J. Brugger Lay Leadership Award to Carol Kellermann
03/01/22
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the 2022 David J. Brugger Lay Leadership Award to Carol Kellermann, representing The WNET Group in New York, New York.
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Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard Receives 2022 Champion of Public Broadcasting Award from America's Public Television Stations
02/28/22
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA).
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APTS Presents 2022 Pillar of Public Service Award to Franz Joachim, General Manager and CEO of New Mexico PBS
02/28/22
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented its Pillar of Public Service Award to Franz Joachim, general manager and chief executive officer of New Mexico PBS, for his pioneering work in deploying datacasting technology to enhance remote learning and public safety communications in the State.
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Governor Henry McMaster Accepts 2022 Champion of Public Broadcasting Award from America's Public Television Stations
02/28/22
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the 2022 Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, in recognition of his support – and funding – of SCETV and its educational datacasting initiative.
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APTS Presents 2022 Excellence in Innovation Award to WHUT-TV and Howard University
02/28/22
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the 2022 Excellence in Innovation Award to WHUT-TV and Howard University, for their leadership in bringing NEXTGEN TV broadcasting to the nation’s capital, and for their pioneering work in the NEXTGEN TV Digital Learning Lab. The award was accepted by WHUT-TV General Manager Sean Plater and Howard University SVP of Corporate Relations Debbi Jarvis.
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APTS Congratulates CPB Board Nominees on their Senate Confirmation
02/03/22
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) president and CEO Patrick Butler issued the following statement on the recent CPB Board confirmations. -
America's Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers and Trustees
02/02/22
WASHINGTON – February 2, 2022 – America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its board leaders and board members.
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America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Death of Harry Reid
12/28/21
Patrick Butler, president and chief executive officer of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS), today issued the following statement on the death of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid -
APTS Congratulates FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on her Senate Confirmation
12/07/21
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today congratulated Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on her confirmation by the Senate for a second term.
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Patrick Butler Speaks at the Media Institute Virtual Communications Forum
11/09/21
On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, APTS President and CEO Patrick Butler addressed members of the Media Institute.
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APTS Commends Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Chair for Increased Funding for Public Broadcasting in Draft Bill
10/18/21
America’s Public Television Stations today applauded Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) for recommending $565 million for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for Fiscal Year 2024.