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Congress Cuts $1.1 Billion, Threatening Rural Public Broadcasting

7/24/2025

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Congress has slashed $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, hitting public radio and TV stations hard, particularly in rural communities. Outfits like Colorado Public Radio and High Plains Public Radio are grappling with severe budget cuts, jeopardizing vital local news coverage. Many smaller stations are now racing against time to secure emergency funds to stay afloat.

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Story summary

Congress has slashed $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, hitting public radio and TV stations hard, particularly in rural communities. Outfits like Colorado Public Radio and High Plains Public Radio are grappling with severe budget cuts, jeopardizing vital local news coverage. Many smaller stations are now racing against time to secure emergency funds to stay afloat.