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Bipartisan House Bill Supports Public Television’s Workforce Development Initiative
05/12/21
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today commended Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA) for re-introducing H.R.WXYZ, the Partnerships for American Jobs Act. This bipartisan legislation would create a grant program at the U. S. Department of Education to support local public media stations preparing young people for the 21st century American workforce. -
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FCC Makes Public Television Datacasting Eligible for Emergency Connectivity Fund
05/12/21
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today praised the Federal Communications Commission for making investments in datacasting equipment and connectivity eligible for funding through the $7.17 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund Program to help students without Internet access participate in distance learning services. -
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APTS Applauds Senate Approval of Emergency Funding for Public Broadcasting in Budget Reconciliation Bill
03/06/21
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today applauded the United States Senate for including in its budget reconciliation bill $175 million in COVID-related emergency assistance to public television and radio stations. -
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America’s Public Television Stations Presents 2021 David J. Brugger Lay Leadership Award to David Steward II
02/23/21
APTS today presented the David J. Brugger Lay Leadership Award to David Steward II, Immediate Past Board Chair of Nine PBS in St. Louis, Missouri. Steward has played a critical role in building bipartisan support for federal funding for public media. -
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APTS Presents 2021 National Advocacy Award to Ron Pisaneschi, General Manager of Idaho Public Television
02/23/21
APTS today presented the 2021 National Advocacy Award to Ron Pisaneschi, General Manager of Idaho Public Television, for his work in building relationships and support for public broadcasting within the Idaho congressional delegation and State Legislature. -
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APTS Presents 2021 Pillar of Public Service Award to Andrew Russell, President and CEO of PBS SoCal and KCET in Los Angeles, California
02/22/21
APTS today presented the Pillar of Public Service Award to Andrew Russell, President and CEO of PBS SoCal and KCET in Los Angeles, California, for pursuing public television’s public service mission in education in extraordinary ways under extraordinary circumstances. -
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APTS Presents 2021 Excellence in Innovation Award to South Carolina ETV
02/22/21
WASHINGTON - February 22, 2021 – America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the 2021 Excellence in Innovation Award to South Carolina ETV for its pioneering work in educational datacasting. The award was presented to SCETV president and CEO Anthony Padgett and Vice President for Education Dr. Stephanie Frazier. -
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Governor Eric Holcomb Accepts 2021 Champion of Public Broadcasting Award from America’s Public Television Stations
02/22/21
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, in recognition of his support for Indiana public television stations’ initiative to provide remote learning services to students without broadband access. -
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America’s Public Television Stations Elect New Board Officers and Trustees
02/11/21
WASHINGTON - February 11, 2021 – America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its new board leaders and board members. The newly-elected officers and trustees will begin their terms on Monday, February 22, 2021. -
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APTS Statement on the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris
01/20/21
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) president and CEO Patrick Butler issued the following statement today on the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris. -
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APTS Commends FCC for Supporting Enhanced Uses of Next Gen TV Single Frequency Networks
01/19/21
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today commended the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its Order improving the Digital Transmission System (DTS) rules to enhance the use of Next Gen TV Single Frequency Networks (SFN). -
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APTS Applauds Increase in Funding for Public Broadcasting
12/21/20
House and Senate negotiators have agreed on a $10 million increase in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, providing funding of $475 million in fiscal year 2023. -
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Public Television Stations Applaud FCC Broadcast Internet Order
12/10/20
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) president and CEO Patrick Butler issued the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) adoption today of the order Promoting Broadcast Internet Innovation through ATSC 3.0. -
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APTS Thanks FCC Commissioner O’Rielly for Support of Public Television
12/04/20
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) president and CEO Patrick Butler issued the following statement on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Michael O’Rielly’s intent to leave the Commission next week: -
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APTS Urges FCC to Promote Broadcast Internet Innovation Through ATSC 3.0
12/03/20
APTS president and CEO Patrick Butler issued the following statement today supporting the Federal Communications Commission’s endorsement of new ATSC 3.0 “broadcast internet” services ranging from distance learning to public safety communications and more.
