Tell Congress: Prioritize Funding for Local Public Media Stations
Last year, federal funding for local public media stations was eliminated, putting dozens of stations at risk of going off the air and weakening local service in communities across the country.
Now, as Members of Congress set their Fiscal Year 2027 funding priorities, this is a critical moment to ensure restoring federal funding for local public media stations is one of the priorities they choose to fight for.
Ways To Take Action
Federal funding ensures that everyone—no matter where you live or what you earn—has access to local public radio and TV stations that provide educational, cultural, and local programming; trusted news; and life-saving emergency services. Here are three ways you can help protect your local stations today.
Call Congress: Restore Local Station Funding
Urge your Members of Congress to restore vital public media funding through the annual appropriations process.
Why Public Media Matters to You: Share Your Story
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Learn About the Recent Court Ruling Affecting NPR and PBS Funding
A new court ruling on NPR and PBS funding is making headlines. But what does it actually mean for local public media stations? Get the facts, understand what’s changed, and why restoring federal funding for local stations remains urgent.
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