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Kate Riley of @aptstweet on the locally controlled stations -- outside PBS & NPR -- that will be impacted by cuts to public broadcasting funding.

"We have many of our stations saying that we are looking at layoffs ... and some say, we only got a certain amount of time before we’ve got to go dark.”

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APTS CEO Kate Riley called today’s vote “a continued decimation of local public TV stations, particularly those in rural & small communities.” She thanked @SenatorBaldwin and @lisamurkowski for their bipartisan leadership & push to restore funding. 🔗 : https://t.co/3a7a170hxR

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“This elimination of federal funding — over 70% would go to local stations — will decimate public media and force many local stations to go dark," warned APTS CEO Kate Riley in a statement following Congress’s approval of the Rescissions Act. https://t.co/mmENyLiN1H

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To protect Tribal and local stations, APTS urges Senators to oppose the rescissions package or strike public media cuts. https://t.co/RpqeXr1HAs @SenKevinCramer @SenJohnHoeven, @SenJohnCurtis @SenatorFischer @MikeCrapo @SenatorRisch

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Eliminating CPB funding will force it to shut down, cutting off essential services, support, and infrastructure that keep Tribal, rural & local stations on the air. https://t.co/RpqeXr1HAs @SenatorRounds @LeaderJohnThune @lisamurkowski @SenDanSullivan @SenatorCollins @SenMullin

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Redirecting Green New Deal funds won’t save Tribal stations. Only protecting Corporation for Public Broadcasting will, according to Native Public Media CEO Loris Taylor: https://t.co/ZSUYItkvSB @jordainc @AndrewDesiderio @bresreports @sn_handler @deirdrekwalsh @LisaDNews

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APTS President & CEO Kate Riley calls federal funding "essential" to stations' local services and the entire public media system. Cutting funding would have a devastating impact on local public media services. 76% of Americans view it as a valuable investment. #APTStheSummit

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In her historic inaugural address at #APTStheSummit, CEO Kate Riley calls local stations a "lifeline" during emergencies, referencing their critical role in delivering life-saving info during the recent hurricanes in FL, wildfires in Southern CA, and floods in KY.

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.@PBSReno is making history! Learn how their partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a subsidiary of @WeAreSinclair, brings cutting-edge NEXTGEN TV technology to northern and central Nevada and parts of northeastern California. Read the press release: https://t.co/yuN4921eMe

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Happy holidays from all of us at APTS. We look forward to showcasing the value of public media with you, with renewed determination, in 2025!

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of José A. Fajardo, a dedicated public media leader and former APTS Board Member. Read our full statement on his impactful legacy and contributions to public media: https://t.co/Fbq8Is0mFN

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.@NashvillePBS, in partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group, has launched a new virtual ATSC 3.0 channel, demonstrating public television’s dedication to innovation and accessibility. https://t.co/f4HeOFKhNB

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🎥 Lights, camera, action! WYES and our team are live @CSGovts's #NOLA24 #CSG24.

📍 Stop by Innovation Avenue before 4:30pm for an exclusive interview with WYES and discover how your local public television station strengthens your community.

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Don't let savings slip away! Commit to make the strongest case for public media funding. Register for #APTStheSummit today and save $70 now: https://t.co/7zW1WoUIzN

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When other communication channels failed, local public media stations were lifelines for Southeastern communities, delivering critical information and support before, during, and after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Read the latest @MyPublicMedia blog: https://t.co/tYag1LN0PV

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This Veterans Day, join us in saluting our nation's veterans. Thank you for your service, dedication, and bravery.

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We’re thrilled to welcome Twanna Clark as our new Director of Legal Services and Board Relations! With over a decade of board relations experience at NPR and a strong governance background, Twanna brings incredible expertise to our team. Learn more: https://t.co/Mn2JiurNib