PBS supporters praise Alabama Public Television’s decision to continue contract with public broadcaster
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 that,” said Casandra Scott, a […]
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…
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.…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Public television in Alabama may be in for major changes. Early Friday morning, the U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s request to roll back about $9 billion in funding that had already been appropriated by Congress. While the majority of the funding…