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Statement from IPBS Executive Director Mark Newman on the Passage of the Rescissions Act

Early this morning, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to eliminate all previously approved federal funding for public media—a devastating outcome for our entire system. For the first time in history, Congress has rescinded $1.1 billion in critical support for public media, despite overwhelming public opposition. This decision is a serious setback. But our IPBS member stations are not giving up. Public media will continue to operate in Indiana, and our commitment to Hoosiers remains as strong as ever.
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Due to State Funding Cuts, Indiana’s Public Broadcasting Stations Propose Strategic Changes to Statewide Reporting Collaborative

Amid the loss of state funding and the threat of potential federal funding cuts, the Indiana’s public broadcasting stations have proposed strategic changes and reductions for the IPB News statewide reporting collaboration. “This is an incredibly difficult decision, but with the loss of state funding, individual stations have to make some very difficult decisions to address funding shortfalls and are focused on sustaining services to their local communities,” said Mark Newman, Executive Director of Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations, Inc.
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U.S. House Advances Rescissions Package Impacting Public Media Funding

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a rescissions package that includes the elimination of future federal funding for public media through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The measure now moves to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations (IPBS), which represents the state’s 17 PBS and NPR member stations, is closely monitoring the move and its potential implications for local service delivery across Indiana. “Indiana’s public media stations play a unique role in delivering trusted news, classroom-ready education content, emergency alerts, and cultural programming to communities across the state,” said Mark Newman, Executive Director of IPBS. “Our focus now shifts to the Senate, where we will continue to work with our partners and policymakers to emphasize the value of this essential public service.”
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