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The Citizen: Gillibrand recognized for support of public broadcasting
03/05/18
On March 5, 2018, the Citizen explains that on Wednesday, February 28, at America’s Public Television Stations's (APTS) 2018 Public Media Summit in Washington, D.C., the Champion of Public Broadcasting Award was presented to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) for her outstanding leadership in safeguarding the ability of local public television stations to provide education, public safety and civic leadership to their communities. -
The Flyer Group: National Advocacy Award presented to president and CEO of WFYI
03/03/18
On March 3, 2018, The Flyer Group published an article explaining that on Wednesday, February 28, at the America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) 2018 Public Media Summit in Washington, D.C., the National Advocacy Award was presented to Lloyd Wright, President and CEO of WFYI Public Media in Indianapolis, Indiana. The award recognizes an individual whose exceptional efforts have generated significant public and legislative support for public broadcasting. -
Variety: PBS Stations Express Cautious Optimism About Federal Funding
02/27/18
On February 27, 2018, Ted Johnson from Variety published “PBS Stations Express Cautious Optimism About Federal Funding.” -
Broadcasting & Cable: APTS’ Butler: Noncom Funding is Secured…For Now
02/26/18
On February 26, 2018, John Eggerton from Broadcasting & Cable published the article, “APTS’ Butler: Noncom Funding is Secured…For Now.” -
APTS President and CEO Patrick Butler Pens Op-Ed in The Hill on The Case for Federal Funding
02/15/18
On Thursday, February 15, 2018, The Hill published an op-ed by APTS President and CEO Patrick Butler. In his op-ed, Trump budget would devastate America’s public television stations, Butler makes the case for the federal investment in public broadcasting. -
FCC Officials To Speak at APTS Summit
01/10/18
Journalist John Eggerton from Broadcasting & Cable recently published, “Noncoms to Get Brief From FCC Auction/Repack Experts.” -
Level Funding for Public Broadcasting FY2018 Budget Approved
10/27/17
In this TV Technology article, America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) President and CEO Patrick Butler expressing his gratitude for the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee's vote to provide level funding for public broadcasting in the FY 2018 budget. -
Extreme Weather Brings Uncertainty to Broadcast TV Signal Shuffle
10/27/17
In this Bloomberg DNA article, America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) President and CEO Patrick Butler commented on whether extreme weather will affect the timeline for the FCC's repacking schedule. -
Senate Confirms FCC’s Pai To Second Term
10/02/17
Patrick Butler, president and CEO of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS), offered his congratulations to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai on his Senate confirmation in this TVNewsCheck article. -
Variety Article Details Deep Cuts to CPB Expected by President Trump
03/24/17
APTS President and CEO Patrick Butler explains what how public broadcasting stations will preserve federal funding cuts to local stations.
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NBC News Article Explains How Cuts To Public Broadcasting Funding Will Affect Local Workers and Stations
03/21/17
This NBC News article explains how eliminating the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) would have a far-reaching effect on public television and radio stations across the country.