Foreign disinformation: “the new warfare and open liberal democracies are sitting ducks” - Committees - UK Parliament Report: Disinformation diplomacy

Important and welcome new report from UK Foreign Affairs Committee Inquiry into DIsinformation Diplomacy. committees.parliament.uk/committee/78... #mediafreedom #disinformation #mediafunding

Committee advances $2.275 million package to support Greater Minnesota public television The committee attached an A1 to HF3936 (changing the appropriation year) and moved the bill to Ways and Means after testimony that stations lost federal funding and face steep cuts; sponsors described the funds as a transitional bridge.

Minnesota's public television stations are facing a financial crisis with funding cuts of up to 40%, but a new bill aims to provide a lifeline to keep local programming alive.

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Alaska House subcommittee debates public broadcasting funding; $42,700 amendment fails in 4-4 tie Representative Kerrick proposed two amendments to provide state support for public broadcasting—one for $2.7 million (withdrawn) and a targeted $42,700 planning grant to the Public Broadcasting Commission (failed 4-4). Supporters stressed rural life‑saving roles; opponents cited perceived partisan content.

Alaska's public broadcasting future hangs in the balance as a crucial $42,700 amendment fails in a tie vote, sparking fierce debate over funding and partisanship!

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Committee advances bill to fund journalism fellowships for public-college graduates The committee voted to send HB 5159 to Appropriations with substitute language directing the Office of Policy and Management to contract with a student journalism collaborative to administer yearlong fellowships for recent graduates of public institutions; members debated whether state funding of journalism is appropriate.

Connecticut's Higher Education Employment Advancement Committee is pushing forward a bold bill to fund journalism fellowships, aiming to tackle the local journalism crisis—will state funding for news be the solution we need?

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🚀 In 2025, Journalismfund Europe received 1,308 applications from 2,427 journalists and media outlets in 95 countries. The demand for high-quality, independent reporting has never been stronger.

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Community media asks committee for $1.89 million to sustain emergency communications and radio network Vermont Access Network requested $1.89 million for community communications—including a 9-station community radio team—saying the governor proposed $1.35 million and the committee could consider an additional $540,000 to close an operational gap caused by declining cable revenue and rising costs.

Vermont Access Network is seeking an additional $540,000 to keep vital community radio operations alive amid declining revenues—will the committee step up to support emergency communications?

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Maryland Public Television budget rises but federal cuts leave a funding hole DLS recommended the FY2027 allowance of $48.4 million for Maryland Public Television while flagging a federal rescission of Corporation for Public Broadcasting funds that will sharply reduce CPB grants; DLS also recommended releasing $100,000 withheld over prior audit findings if committees raise no objections.

Maryland Public Television's budget is set to increase by $3.2 million, but looming federal funding cuts could leave a significant gap in their finances.

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The coming year is a critical window to shape how the EU funds its resilience; it is now up to civil society and independent media to advocate systematically throughout the AgoraEU negotiations.

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The two questions shaping the public media funding debate in 2026 - Public Media Alliance Is the licence fee on the brink of extinction? With direct government funding in vogue, should we be concerned?

Public media funding debates intensify in 2026, with the licence fee facing potential extinction amid high evasion rates and outdated models. Essential read for media pros on safeguarding independence amid austerity. #PublicMedia #MediaFunding #Journalism
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Discussions explored diverse funding models. Public funding & philanthropic donations offer stability but raise concerns about editorial independence and potential conflicts of interest. Striking a balance is crucial. #MediaFunding 4/6

The board announced on Monday that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will close after 58 years. The decision came after the White House and Congress removed all federal support. #CPB #Democracy #Education #MediaFunding #publicbroadcasting #PublicTV #Radio #Trump

The board announced on Monday that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will close after 58 years. The decision came after the White House and Congress removed all federal support. #CPB #Democracy #Education #MediaFunding #publicbroadcasting #PublicTV #Radio #Trump

Advocates push New York to fund nonprofit local news after tax credits favor for-profits On BronxNet's In the District, Jim Heaney of The Investigative Post urged New York state to provide grant funding for nonprofit local news, saying current tax credits—about $25,000 per employee—apply only to for-profit outlets and leave nonprofits without support.

Local journalism is at a critical crossroads, with 75% of newspaper jobs vanished, and advocates are calling for state funding to ensure nonprofit outlets can thrive.

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The Revenue Accelerator (Cohort 4) with @solutionsjournalism + @blueenginecollab is a 9-month program (March–Dec 2026) focused on major gifts + grants for solutions journalism. Apply by Jan. 6.
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Independent Media in South Africa challenges Google funding rules tied to oversight requirements, spotlighting global tensions between platforms and national media standards. #MediaFunding #SouthAfrica #Google #Journalism #PressFreedom

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FIJ has opened its 2026 investigative journalism grants, including regular, seed, and follow-up funding. Key deadlines in January. #Journalism #Investigations #FIJ #MediaFunding #PressFreedom

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3/14 The administration has systematically dismantled pressure mechanisms against Russia.

Trump has cut funding for independent Russian-language media and opposition groups while slowly easing sanctions, according to a Senate minority report.
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NEWS - Loss of funding will eventually shut down funding for PBS stations nationwide. Read more at link👇

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Trump Cuts Kill The Corporation For Public Broadcasting, Harming All Of Us The U.S. right wing has won a generational war against education and informed consensus with the closure of the Corporation For Public Broadcasting (CPB), which states it will being shuttering its doors...

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A core insight: CPB primarily functions as a grant-making organization, not a content creator. Its defunding impacts how local stations receive crucial support, raising questions about programming continuity and reach. #MediaFunding 2/5

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close its doors after loss of funding WASHINGTON — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced Friday that it will be shutting down. The announcement came just one day after a major Senate appropriations bill omitted funding for the nonprofit that funds public media and a week after President Donald Trump signed a bill into law that yanked $1.1 billion in previously approved spending for CPB.  […]

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Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it is beginning to shut down The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) said Friday it will begin “an orderly wind-down of its operations” after seeing its budget cut through GOP-led legislation. “Despite the extraordinary efforts of millions of Americans who called, wrote, and petitioned Congress to preserve federal funding for CPB, we now face the difficult reality of closing our operations,” [...]

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Republicans Take A Hatchet To What’s Left Of U.S. Public Broadcasting, PBS Emergency Alerts Authoritarian assholes really don’t like public broadcasting. They don’t like it because, in its ideal form, it untethers journalism from the often perverse financial incentives inherent in our consolidated,...

Republicans Take A Hatchet To What’s Left Of U.S. Public Broadcasting, PBS Emergency Alerts #Technology #Other #PublicBroadcasting #MediaFunding #PoliticalImpact

Representative Diaz Balart Addresses Calls to Cut Public Broadcasting Funding Diaz Balart confronts claims on public broadcasting cuts during committee hearing.

The future of public broadcasting hangs in the balance as lawmakers clash over proposed funding cuts that could devastate local stations across America.

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Senate Axes $9B: Trump's Bold Move Shakes Public Media

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Local News Grant Program established to fund reporting through voter-allocated news coupons Legislation creates a grant system for news outlets using voter-funded news coupons

A groundbreaking new grant system is set to empower local news outlets with voter-funded news coupons—could this be the future of journalism?

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Representative Muschino advocates for funding local media centers amid streaming service growth Muschino supports legislation to ensure funding for community media centers adapting to streaming changes

Community media centers are at a tipping point, facing a funding crisis as the world shifts from cable to streaming—will lawmakers step up to save these vital local resources?

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Representative Acero advocates for House Bill 91 to modernize community media funding Acero seeks approval for House Bill 91 to enhance community media funding structure

Representative Acero is championing House Bill 91 to revolutionize funding for community media, ensuring local voices thrive in a digital age.

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