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Latest News
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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.
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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.
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APTS Presents 2025 Pillar of Public Service Award to Larry D. Unger, President and CEO of Maryland Public Television
02/24/25
Larry’s exceptional work at Maryland Public Television has raised the bar of service and innovation many times during his 28-year tenure.
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Kate Riley's Presidential Annual Address at 2025 Summit
02/24/25
On Monday, February 24, 2025, APTS President and CEO Kate Riley delivered her presidential address at the 2025 Public Media Summit. -
America’s Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers and Trustees
02/05/25
Read about the elections of the APTS board leaders and members.
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PBS Reno and Sinclair Launch KNPB-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel 5-11
01/21/25
This innovative launch brings PBS Reno’s high-quality programming into the NEXTGEN television space.
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Jennifer Kieley Promoted to Vice President of Government and Public Affairs at America’s Public Television Stations
01/09/25
Jen has served APTS for over 18 years with exceptional skill, loyalty and thoughtful leadership.
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America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Death of President Carter
12/29/24
President Jimmy Carter's support for public broadcasting in our early years was instrumental in our development as an important national educational and cultural institution.
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America’s Public Television Stations Mourn the Passing of José A. Fajardo
12/20/24
We are proud to have worked with José, both as a Board Member of APTS and as President and CEO of WMFE in Orlando, Florida. -
Nashville PBS and Sinclair Launch WNPT-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel 8-11
12/17/24
This innovative launch offers Nashville PBS’ viewers a state-of-the-art experience through NEXTGEN TV.