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Maryland Media Raises $1.2M Amid Trump Funding Threat

5/11/2025

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Maryland's public media is bracing for impact as President Trump’s executive order threatens federal funding for NPR and PBS. In response, Baltimore Public Media has proactively raised $1.2 million to cushion potential losses. Leaders stress the vital role of public media in delivering impartial news and essential community services.

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Maryland's public media is bracing for impact as President Trump’s executive order threatens federal funding for NPR and PBS. In response, Baltimore Public Media has proactively raised $1.2 million to cushion potential losses. Leaders stress the vital role of public media in delivering impartial news and essential community services.