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PBS Faces $35M Budget Cut Amid Federal Funding Crisis
8/18/2025
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Story summary
- PBS announced a 21% budget cut, reducing local station dues by $35 million.
- This follows a $1 billion funding cut for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting by Congress.
- CEO Paula Kerger indicated that smaller stations will experience substantial challenges.
- NJ PBS is planning staff reductions in response to lower state and federal funding.
