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         3. Corporation for Public Broadcasting Addresses Operations
            Following Loss of Federal Funding
       
        Corporation for Public Broadcasting Addresses Operations
        Following Loss of Federal Funding

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        August 1, 2025

        WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 1, 2025) - The Corporation for
        Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced today that it will begin
        an orderly wind-down of its operations following the passage
        of a federal rescissions package and the release of the
        Senate Appropriations Committee's FY 2026 Labor, Health and
        Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-H)
        appropriations bill, which excludes funding for CPB for the
        first time in more than five decades.

        For nearly 60 years, CPB has carried out its Congressional
        mission to build and sustain a trusted public media system
        that informs, educates, and serves communities across the
        country. Through partnerships with local stations and
        producers, CPB has supported educational content, locally
        relevant journalism, emergency communications, cultural
        programming, and essential services for Americans in every
        community.

        "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," said CPB President and CEO Patricia
        Harrison. "CPB remains committed to fulfilling its fiduciary
        responsibilities and supporting our partners through this
        transition with transparency and care."

        CPB informed its employees today that the majority of staff
        positions will conclude with the close of the fiscal year on
        September 30, 2025. A small transition team will remain
        through January 2026 to ensure a responsible and orderly
        closeout of operations. This team will focus on compliance,
        final distributions, and resolution of long-term financial
        obligations, including ensuring continuity for music rights
        and royalties that remain essential to the public media
        system.

        "Public media has been one of the most trusted institutions
        in American life, providing educational opportunity,
        emergency alerts, civil discourse, and cultural connection to
        every corner of the country," Harrison said. "We are deeply
        grateful to our partners across the system for their
        resilience, leadership, and unwavering dedication to serving
        the American people."

        CPB's Board of Directors and management are working closely
        to address the legal, financial, and operational requirements
        of the closure. CPB will provide regular updates and guidance
        to stations and producers navigating the profound challenges
        ahead.

        About CPB
        The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a private,
        nonprofit corporation authorized by Congress in 1967, is the
        steward of the federal government's investment in public
        broadcasting. It helps support the operations of more than
        1,500 locally managed and operated public television and
        radio stations nationwide. CPB is also the largest single
        source of funding for research, technology, and program
        development for public radio, television, and related online
        services. For more information, visit www.cpb.org and follow
        us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and subscribe for email updates.

        Categories: CPB Funding, Patricia Harrison
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