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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helped fund PBS, NPR and about 1,500 local stations, will end most operations Sept. 30 after Congress canceled roughly $1.1 billion in federal support. The Television Academy will present CPB with its Governors Award at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sept. 7, with CEO Patricia de Stacy Harrison accepting. A small transition team will remain until January; the closure is expected to significantly affect public radio and TV in U.S. communities. » Mere på yahoo.com

PBS will reduce its budget by 21% and cut dues collected from member stations by $35 million after Congress defunded the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a move PBS says will likely force difficult choices including layoffs. The organization is also easing payment schedules for member stations while NPR announced an $8 million cut to create a fee-relief fund for smaller stations. PBS CEO Paula Kerger warned the broadcasters face an uphill battle as the CPB winds down and federal support ends. » Mere på theverge.com

NPR is confronting significant operational and financial challenges following the elimination of federal funding, with CEO Katherine Maher stating the organization is prepared to adapt its business model. While NPR itself is less reliant on federal funds, many member stations, especially in rural areas, are at risk of closure, prompting emergency fundraising and increased collaboration among public media organizations. The shutdown of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting further complicates the situation, but NPR and its affiliates are seeking new solutions to maintain public media access nationwide. » Mere på washingtonpost.com