Alliance of Rural Public Media

Ensuring that rural Americans continue to receive the essential daily local service that public radio provides.

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When Hurricane Helene hit, @WVTFRadioIQ showed up for its community—providing trusted local news and emergency information when listeners needed it most.

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Who’s watching local government?

In many rural communities, public radio is the only outlet covering school board meetings or local government.

Take action: https://t.co/6llAwfNjcC

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As America celebrates 250 years, we celebrate the rural communities that helped shape our nation—and the public radio stations that continue telling their stories every day.
#America250 #RuralAmerica #RuralPublicRadio

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When local stations shutter, communities lose trusted local voices

The Rural Radio Resiliency Fund would help protect the stations, preserving local stories, culture, and connection.

Learn more and take action: https://t.co/pfMXbtn86N

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For many rural residents, staying informed during severe weather isn't as simple as opening an app. 
#RuralPublicRadio #WeatherAlerts

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From local call-in shows to community reporting, rural public radio creates space for truly local conversation.

The Rural Radio Resiliency Fund would help keep those conversations going.

https://t.co/pfMXbtn86N

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What happens if rural public radio stations disappear?

Communities could lose local news, emergency alerts, and trusted information. The Rural Radio Resiliency Fund would help keep these stations serving rural America.

https://t.co/pfMXbtn86N

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Rural public radio stations broadcast in more than 20 languages, preserving Indigenous, minority, and local voices.

The Rural Radio Resiliency Fund would help keep these voices on the air.

Learn more and take action: https://t.co/6llAwfNjcC

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“Public radio makes our communities safer. That’s not an exaggeration.”
On June 9, rural public media leaders joined lawmakers on Capitol Hill to highlight how stations provide emergency alerts, local journalism, and critical services for rural communities.

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Rural public radio preserves local culture, amplifies local voices, and strengthens community connection.

The Rural Radio Resiliency Fund would help keep these stations serving the communities that rely on them.

https://t.co/pfMXbtn86N

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The Alliance of Rural Public Media partnered this week with the Congressional Rural Caucus to host a discussion on public radio’s vital role in connecting and protecting people across rural areas of America.

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When Hurricane Helene devastated communities, local public radio stations continued delivering emergency information. The Rural Radio Resiliency Fund would help vulnerable stations keep their communities safe. Support rural stations: https://t.co/6llAwfNjcC

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The signal rural communities can’t afford to lose. Rural public radio delivers local news, emergency alerts, and critical information when communities need it most.

Tell Congress to support the Rural Radio Resiliency Fund: https://t.co/pfMXbtn86N

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When disasters disrupt power, internet, cell service, and road access, local public radio stations often remain one of the only reliable ways to reach rural communities with critical information. Tell Congress to support the Rural Radio Resiliency Fund: https://t.co/Xo4Pv1cI2e

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The Rural Radio Resiliency Fund would help rural public radio stations strengthen critical infrastructure and emergency readiness, ensuring communities stay informed when it matters most.

Support the Rural Radio Resiliency Fund. Learn more: https://t.co/pfMXbtn86N

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We’re highlighting this great story from WYSO Public Radio about preserving the history of WCSU, the nation’s first federally licensed HBCU radio station.

Full Story: https://t.co/UhVrxt7Q5p

*Photo credit WYSO

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Native and Tribal radio stations are essential to the communities they serve—but funding cuts are putting that at risk.

This story highlights what’s at stake and the people working to keep the signal on.

Read more: https://t.co/I6g56nyVye

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Access to information shouldn’t depend on where you live—or how you’re able to consume it.
Services like Audio Reader help keep rural communities informed, connected, and included.
Read more in our latest blog: https://t.co/bbwzXvEpkZ

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Audio-Reader @UnivOfKansas is a lifeline for individuals who are blind or print-disabled in Kansas. Thanks to 250+ volunteers reading local news & public radio partnerships, neighbors stay rooted in their communities.

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Colorado lawmakers recently recognized the Colorado Local News Policy Coalition, highlighting how local journalism keeps communities informed, safe, and connected—especially during emergencies.

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