U.S. House Approves Bill to Cut Funding for Public Broadcasting
In a closely contested vote, the U.S. House approved a bill on Thursday aimed at rescinding funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The measure passed by a narrow margin of 214-212, with four Republican representatives joining Democrats to maintain the funding.
The vote split Arizona’s congressional delegation along party lines. Southern Arizona Representative Juan Ciscomani, alongside other Arizona Republicans, supported the bill to withdraw financial support from public broadcasting. This decision could significantly impact local media, as approximately 15% of Arizona Public Media’s budget relies on CPB funding.
As the bill progresses to the Senate, advocates for public broadcasting are concerned about the implications for local news and educational programming. The CPB has been a vital source of support for numerous public media outlets, which serve communities across the nation. Stakeholders are now watching closely as discussions continue in the Senate regarding the future of public media funding.
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