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APTS Statement on Federal Funding for Local Public Broadcasting Stations
06/05/26
America’s Public Television Stations are grateful that the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee today recognized the essential role that public television plays in the nation’s civil defense, public safety and homeland security.
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APTS Announces Protect My Public Media Day to be held on June 4, 2026
06/03/26
This virtual event highlights the value and the importance of restoring federal funding for local public media stations’ services.
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Education Development Center Releases New Report Highlighting 30 Years of Impact from Ready To Learn Initiative
06/02/26
New report highlights three decades of evidence demonstrating the impact of public television and community partnerships on children's learning.
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America’s Public Television Stations Mourn the Passing of Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsin’s Emeritus Director of Television
05/13/26
Jon was an inspirational leader, dedicated and passionate about serving the people of Wisconsin.
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APTS Statement on Federal Funding for Local Public Broadcasting Station Infrastructure
04/30/26
APTS is disappointed that the House Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee did not include essential funding for local public television stations’ infrastructure in its FY 2027 appropriations bill today. -
President’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Provides No Funding for Local Public Television Stations
04/03/26
Failing to restore the federal investment is a direct attack on the communities that depend on their local public media stations every day.
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America’s Public Television Stations Mourn the Passing of Former Board Member Eddie Kaplan
03/30/26
Eddie Kaplan was one of public television’s most steadfast and generous supporters. -
APTS Presents 2026 Patrick Butler National Advocacy Award to Jeff Tucker, General Manager of Idaho Public Television
03/03/26
Jeff Tucker is a tireless advocate for public broadcasting, both in Congress and throughout the state of Idaho.
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APTS Presents 2026 David J. Brugger Community Leader Award to Dax Schieffer of Montana PBS
03/03/26
Dax Schieffer is an extraordinarily effective advocate for public broadcasting, both on the national level and in his home state of Montana.
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APTS Presents 2026 Pillar of Public Service Award to Sylvia Strobel, President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT)
03/03/26
Sylvia Strobel's extraordinary work at Twin Cities PBS has exemplified public television’s pillars of public service in education, public safety and community connections.
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America’s Public Television Stations Present the 2026 Protect My Public Media Award to PBS SoCal
03/03/26
Andy Russell and his team at PBS SoCal demonstrated extraordinary system leadership during a consequential time for local public media stations. In all the years of Protect My Public Media, we have never seen this level of creative investment from a station.
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America’s Public Television Stations Present the 2026 Protect My Public Media Award to Lori Overdorf of Buffalo Toronto Public Media
03/03/26
Lori Overdorf’s creativity, vision and initiative in promoting Protect My Public Media and incorporating it into local station community events helped significantly increase the campaign’s impact.
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America’s Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers and Trustees
02/04/26
Learn more about the elections of the APTS board leaders and members.
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APTS Statement on the U.S. House Approval of Final FY 2026 Minibus Package
01/22/26
While APTS is deeply disappointed that the final package does not restore any of the local station funding that was rescinded last year -- a devastating missed opportunity for Congress to save local stations, particularly those serving rural areas -- we are grateful that the bill provides some funding for the important public safety and education services that public media provides in communities throughout the country. -
APTS Statement on the Dissolution of CPB
01/06/26
The winddown and now dissolution of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is the direct result of the rescission of public media funding last year.