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fromPoynter
6 days ago

An Alaska station connects communities across hundreds of miles. Now it's fighting to survive. - Poynter

Federal funding cuts threaten closure of KOTZ, Alaska's lone regional radio station, jeopardizing local news, emergency alerts, and community connectivity across Northwest Alaska.
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fromPoynter
3 months ago
US politics

Defunding NPR and PBS passed the Senate - and it's a direct hit to rural America

Federal funding cuts threaten public broadcasting, with significant impacts on local stations, particularly in rural areas.
fromConsequence
3 months ago
US politics

Senate Passes Legislation to Defund NPR and PBS

Senate passed legislation cutting funding for NPR and PBS, impacting public broadcasting's support in rural areas.
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