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NJ PBS Cuts Staff Amid $1.4 Million Deficit

3/13/2025

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In a heartbreaking move, NJ PBS has let go of seven staff members from NJ Spotlight News amid a $1.4 million deficit and state funding cuts. WNET CEO Neal Shapiro stressed the urgency for operational efficiency, while Governor Phil Murphy's proposal to slash funding from $1 million to just $250,000 has left NJ PBS scrambling for legislative support to restore vital resources.

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In a heartbreaking move, NJ PBS has let go of seven staff members from NJ Spotlight News amid a $1.4 million deficit and state funding cuts. WNET CEO Neal Shapiro stressed the urgency for operational efficiency, while Governor Phil Murphy's proposal to slash funding from $1 million to just $250,000 has left NJ PBS scrambling for legislative support to restore vital resources.