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Michelle Shanahan Joins APTS as General Counsel
11/06/23
As General Counsel, Shanahan will oversee the legal affairs of APTS, including leading the governance, regulatory, contracting, corporate compliance and nonprofit legal work of the organization. She will be responsible for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) work of APTS on behalf of its member stations, and will serve as corporate secretary.
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APTS President Patrick Butler to Retire in 2024
11/01/23
Having served since January 2011, Butler will stay on through the selection of his successor but no later than the end of next year.
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APTS Congratulates FCC Commissioners Carr and Starks on Their Senate Reconfirmations
10/02/23
We look forward to working with Commissioners Carr and Starks to advance public television’s missions of education, public safety and civic leadership.
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APTS Congratulates FCC Commissioner Gomez on Her Senate Confirmation
09/07/23
America’s Public Television Stations today praised the confirmation of Anna Gomez to serve as a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. -
APTS Promotes Veteran Staff Members
09/06/23
These promotions are richly deserved, and America’s Public Television Stations are quite fortunate to have executives of their caliber and commitment serving our system.
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America’s Public Television Stations Mourn the Passing of Former Tennessee Governor and Congressman Don Sundquist
08/27/23
America's Public Television Stations (APTS) president and CEO Patrick Butler pays tribute to Don Sundquist.
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APTS Receives Grant from Cal OES to Deliver Earthquake Early Warnings Throughout California
08/07/23
APTS has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to provide an earthquake early warning alert system across the State of California.
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APTS Commends U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee’s Recommendations for Public Broadcasting Funding
07/27/23
America’s Public Television Stations today applauded the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee for proposing $535 million for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for fiscal year 2026 and $60 million for public media stations’ interconnection system and $53 million for the Next Generation Warning System at FEMA to upgrade public broadcasting stations’ public safety infrastructure in fiscal year 2024.
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APTS Statement on the Passing of Vision Maker Media Executive Director Frank Blythe
07/24/23
America’s Public Television Stations join the entire public broadcasting family in mourning the passing of Frank Blythe, the founding and long-time executive director of Vision Maker Media and its predecessor organizations. -
Public Television Honored By Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
07/17/23
Public television was honored today by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) for its contributions to preparing America’s children to learn to read – and read to learn.
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House Subcommittee Proposes Zero Funding for Public Broadcasting
07/14/23
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies today recommended zeroing out public media funding in its FY 2024 appropriations bill. -
APTS Statement on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee’s Recommendation for Federal Funding for Public Broadcasting’s Public Safety Infrastructure
06/21/23
America’s Public Television Stations today commended the House Appropriations Committee for proposing $40 million for public broadcasting’s Next Generation Warning System (NGWS) (FEMA) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. -
APTS Statement on Federal Funding for Public Broadcasting’s Public Safety Infrastructure
05/18/23
The House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee today recommended $40 million for fiscal year 2024 for the Next Generation Warning System (NGWS) supporting public broadcasting’s public safety infrastructure. -
America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Passing of Newton N. Minow
05/06/23
America’s Public Television Stations mourn the passing of Newton N. Minow, whose leadership and advocacy were instrumental in creating nationwide system of educational programming and community service that distinguishes our work today. -
Patrick Butler Speaks at Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana
04/26/23
Read APTS President and CEO Patrick Butler's remarks delivered at the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.