WTVP | At Issue with Mark Welp
The Trump administration has rescinded 1.1 billion dollars in federal funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the organization that distributes money to PBS and National Public Radio. We’re looking at what this means for our TV and radio stations in central Illinois.
WTVP | Press Release
On July 17, Congress passed the H.R. 4 Rescission Package which included clawing back previously approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to fund PBS stations across the country like WTVP. Historically, funding from the CPB has made up about 30% of WTVP’s budget, or about $1 million annually.
The station you love is not going anywhere! But with historic federal funding gone, we are looking to the community to join us in the WE BELIEVE in WTVP campaign to fuel a strong future. When you increase your giving, become a member for the first time, or double your donation, your gift will be matched – up to $300,000! Thank you for helping us close the gap and keep our station strong!
