House Moves to Cut $1.1 Billion from Public Broadcasting
Washington, D.C. – In a significant move, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursday to cut approximately $1.1 billion in federal funding allocated for public radio and television over the next two years. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a nonprofit that distributes these funds to public media outlets nationwide, is set to experience this loss following a largely partisan vote—only one Republican opposed the cut while all Democrats voted against it.
The bill now transitions to the Senate, which must act by July 18. Proponents of the cut in Congress, predominantly Republicans, argue that CPB funding enables a “liberal bias” in journalism, with statements asserting that media should not rely on taxpayer support.
The repercussions of this funding reduction may be profound, particularly for rural stations like WXPR in Wisconsin, where CPB funds constitute roughly 25% of their budget. Its CEO, Jessie Dick, noted that losing this funding would strain their operations, impacting local news and emergency alerts.
As discussions continue in the Senate, public media advocates express hope that community support will influence the outcome, emphasizing the essential role of public broadcasting in local democracy and information dissemination.
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