Vermont Access Network asks Senate Government Operations for $1.89M to shore up community media Laurie Gwen Davidian and Rutland PEG TV director Tom Latepole told the Senate Committee on Government Operations that community media face falling cable revenue and rising costs and requested inclusion of a $1.89 million FY27 appropriation (including a $90,000 one‑time radio allocation) to sustain local TV and radio services.

Vermont's community media is facing a financial crisis, with a $2.5 million budget gap looming, and they're urgently seeking $1.89 million in funding to keep local TV and radio alive!

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Vermont Access Network asks Legislature for $1.89 million to shore up community TV and radio Vermont Access Network and nine community radio stations petitioned the House Appropriations Committee for $1.89 million in FY2027 base funding—$90,000 of which is designated for community radio—to cover lost cable revenue and rising operating costs; committee members requested detailed spreadsheets to evaluate the request.

Vermont Access Network is urging the legislature for $1.89 million in funding to sustain vital community TV and radio services facing significant revenue challenges.

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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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Vermont Access Network and community radio ask lawmakers for $1.89 million to sustain local media and emergency services Vermont Access Network and a coalition of 33 community media organizations told the House Government Operations & Military Affairs Committee they need $1.89 million in FY27 (including $90,000 for community radio) to replace lost cable revenue, upgrade equipment and sustain local emergency broadcasting and archives.

Vermont's community media organizations are rallying for $1.89 million to revitalize local news and emergency broadcasts—will lawmakers answer the call?

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