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Trump's Funding Cuts Threaten Rural Public Radio Services

5/5/2025

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Trump Cuts Public Funding

President Trump’s executive order to slash funding for NPR and PBS puts rural public radio stations at risk, jeopardizing their vital role in delivering local news and emergency alerts. With a staggering $500 million in federal support on the line, station leaders brace for a looming court battle to protect their essential services.

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Local Leaders Rally

The White House's 2026 budget proposal poses a significant threat to Moab and Grand County, slashing crucial funding for affordable housing and infrastructure through cuts to the Community Development Block Grant program and FEMA disaster resilience initiatives. Local leaders are rallying together, determined to protect their community as Congress deliberates this impactful proposal.

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Trump Cuts Public Funding

President Trump’s executive order to slash funding for NPR and PBS puts rural public radio stations at risk, jeopardizing their vital role in delivering local news and emergency alerts. With a staggering $500 million in federal support on the line, station leaders brace for a looming court battle to protect their essential services.

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