WASHINGTON Public TV stations are beginning to shut down operations and reduce services, particularly in rural areas after federal funding was cut earlier this year.
Public TV Broadcasters Begin Eliminating Programming, Services
02/10/2025
WASHINGTON Public TV stations are beginning to shut down operations and reduce services, particularly in rural areas after federal funding was cut earlier this year.
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