14th March 2022
US public media $50m funding boost approved
The Public Media Alliances welcomes the increase in federal funding approved by Congress for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
17th February 2022
Congress to vote on $565 million funding for US public media
A crunch vote for crucial US public media funding in Congress is days away, and politicians are being urged to approve the $565 million bill.
23rd July 2021
PMA welcomes $565m funding recommendation for CPB
Approval could lead to a 27% jump in funding for US public media in 2024 compared to current levels.
22nd July 2020
Congress proposes additional federal funding for US public media
The additional funding proposals come at a time of significant economic uncertainty for US public media.
20th May 2020
CPB requests additional emergency funds from Congress
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is requesting an additional $175 million in emergency funds to secure the survival of US public media against a backdrop of newsroom layoffs and closures.
6th May 2020
Philippines’ largest broadcaster ordered to go off-air
ABS-CBN has been issued a “cease-and-desist" order by the country’s media regulator starting with immediate effect. The Public Media Alliance denounces the order as a direct attack on media freedom and calls for the renewal of the company's licence.
1st April 2020
Emergency funds for US public broadcasting
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will receive $75million as part of an emergency relief package, which was passed by the US Senate on 25 March. This is a welcome package for some local stations but for others, it is still not enough.