Alabama Public Television to continue contract with PBS as it weighs its options
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama Public Television will continue to pay for PBS contract, honoring its contract with them while they weigh other options for funding. On Tuesday, the Alabama Educational Television Commission voted to honor its contract with PBS, paying its bill through June 2026. In addition, the board approved the commission of a […]
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama Public Television's decision to continue fulfilling its contract with PBS went over well with those who who rallied in Montgomery Tuesday in support of the public broadcaster. “There are children from story time that watch the shows on television and they should have access to…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama Public Television Executive Director Wayne Reid confirmed to CBS 42 that the possibility of severing ties with PBS was discussed at an Alabama Educational Television Commission meeting Tuesday. Reid said no financial decision was made. A special meeting was scheduled to discuss the issue Nov.…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The loss of more than $1 billion in funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is getting closer to reality. North Carolina Public Television would not be immune to the cuts if the current rescissions package passes the U.S. Senate and is signed by President Trump.…