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APT Cuts 11 Jobs Amid $2.8M Funding Loss

9/9/2025

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Alabama Public Television (APT) laid off 11 employees, representing 15% of its workforce, due to federal funding cuts.
Congress approved a $9 billion reduction for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, leading to APT's funding loss of over $2.8 million.
Executive Director Wayne Reid expressed sadness over the layoffs, reaffirming APT's commitment to its mission.
The layoffs will take effect on September 30, 2025, ahead of the 2026 fiscal year.
APT has provided educational programming and cultural content to Alabama for over 70 years.

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Alabama Public Television (APT) laid off 11 employees, representing 15% of its workforce, due to federal funding cuts.
Congress approved a $9 billion reduction for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, leading to APT's funding loss of over $2.8 million.
Executive Director Wayne Reid expressed sadness over the layoffs, reaffirming APT's commitment to its mission.
The layoffs will take effect on September 30, 2025, ahead of the 2026 fiscal year.
APT has provided educational programming and cultural content to Alabama for over 70 years.