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Senators Push to Restore Vital Funding for Rural Radio

4/7/2026

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Republicans seek to restore federal funding for rural and tribal public radio after cuts to CPB.
A report cites KOTZ in Kotzebue, Alaska, as essential in delivering information to remote communities.
Desiree Hagen, KOTZ’s news director, says the station is vital for life-saving alerts and local news.
Senator Mike Rounds leads the push for continued funding, while Rep. Mark Amodei and others warn that stations could close.

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Story summary

Republicans seek to restore federal funding for rural and tribal public radio after cuts to CPB.
A report cites KOTZ in Kotzebue, Alaska, as essential in delivering information to remote communities.
Desiree Hagen, KOTZ’s news director, says the station is vital for life-saving alerts and local news.
Senator Mike Rounds leads the push for continued funding, while Rep. Mark Amodei and others warn that stations could close.