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APTS Presents The 2014 David J. Brugger Lay Leadership Award to Edmund Driggs
02/22/14
APTS today presented the David J. Brugger Lay Leadership Award to Edmund Driggs for his outstanding work as an advocate for public television in his community and on the national scene. -
APTS Presents Governor Mike Pence With Champion of Public Broadcasting Award
02/22/14
APTS today presented its Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Governor Mike Pence (R-IN). -
Association of Public Television Stations Elects New Board Leaders, Members
02/21/14
APTS today announced the election of new leadership positions to its Board of Trustees, the election of five new members to its Board of Trustees and the re-election of two current members to its Board of Trustees. -
APTS Statement on Chairman Wheeler's Blog Post on Channel Sharing
02/12/14
APTS president and CEO Patrick Butler issued the following statement in response to the blog post "Channel Sharing: A New Opportunity for Broadcasters" by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler. -
APTS Statement on FCC Chairman Wheeler’s Plans on Timing of the Spectrum Incentive Auction Rules
12/06/13
Patrick Butler, president and chief executive officer of APTS, made the following statement in response to the blog posted by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler. -
Patrick Butler's Keynote Speech at APT Fall Marketplace 2013
11/14/13
On Thursday, November 14, 2013, APTS President and CEO Patrick Butler addressed attendees at the APT Fall Marketplace. -
APTS Congratulates Tom Wheeler and Michael O'Rielly on their Confirmation to the FCC
10/31/13
APTS today praised the confirmation of Tom Wheeler as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and Michael O'Rielly as a Commissioner of the FCC. -
WSRE Offers Public Venue for Lifelong Learners
10/31/13
WSRE, public television for Pensacola, FL, offers their local community "Imagination Station", a free venue that provides children, parents and teaching professionals with educational resources. -
KCPT Uses Programming to Discuss Challenges Facing Kansas City
08/02/13
KCPT, public television for Kansas City, MO, has partnered with The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) to create Imagine KC, a show that raises awareness and presents solutions for the economic, social and environmental challenges facing the Kansas City region. -
APTS Statement on Senate Appropriations Committee Support for Public Broadcasting Funding
07/11/13
APTS today commends the Senate Appropriations Committee. -
Ready To Compete Introduced in the House
07/11/13
APTS today commended Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) for his introduction of H.R. 2653, the Ready To Compete Act. -
WKU PBS Highlights the Importance of Storytelling
06/28/13
WKU PBS, public television for Bowling Green, Kentucky, tells stories of extraordinary passion, talent and beauty through its public affairs show Mainstreet. -
WPBT Teaches Marine Science Through Local Program Changing Seas
06/28/13
WPBT, public television based in Miami, Florida, will soon be premiering new episodes of its Emmy award-winning series Changing Seas. -
WXXI Creates First Web Series
06/28/13
WXXI, public television for Rochester, NY, has recently premiered its first Internet series. Paley on Park Avenue: New York City, a six-episode series, follows award-winning metal sculptor Albert Paley as he creates 13 new pieces. -
WQPT Focuses on Education in the Local Community
06/24/13
WQPT, public media for northwestern Illinois, is focusing on education with its broadcast of Achieve Quad Cities: Tackling the Drop Out Crisis.