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Friday briefing: How do you fix Britain’s broken disability benefits system?

In today’s newsletter: Keir Starmer promised to ‘never turn our backs’ on those in need. But the government’s ‘unacceptably poor service’ is driving many disability benefit claimants towards hardship and greater distress

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Thursday briefing: In a year of devastating conflict, how you can help

In today’s newsletter: The Guardian and Observer charity appeal 2024 is supporting three charities helping the most vulnerable whose lives have been shattered by war

The Guardian - UK

Kate Riley Named President and CEO of America’s Public Television Stations

Riley succeeds Patrick Butler, who is retiring after almost 14 years as leader of the organization

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Lonna Thompson Announces Retirement from APTS

Longtime executive vice president, chief operating officer and general counsel for America’s Public Television Stations, will retire Sept. 1, 2024

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APTS Commends Senate Committee Recommendations for Public Broadcasting Funding

U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee is proposing level funding of $535M for CPB

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APTS Commends U.S. House Subcommittee Proposal to Fund Public Safety Infrastructure

The House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee has recommended $40 million for fiscal year 2025 for the Next Generation Warning System

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Friday briefing: ‘The little guy crushed by a ruthless state’ – how the carers scandal is growing

In today’s newsletter: In an injustice that has echoes of the Post Office saga, carers are being prosecuted and fined thousands for minor, often accidental, rule breaches

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APTS Applauds Biden's Proposed $595M for Public Broadcasting in 2025 Budget

“We are grateful for this recognition of the critical role our local stations play in their communities"

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Patrick Butler Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from APTS

America’s Public Television Stations also gave its 2024 Pillar of Public Service Award to Molly Phillips, former executive director and GM of Iowa PBS

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Patrick Butler, Chicago journalist and author, dies at 83

Mr. Butler said he “was baptized” into the news business after he came under fire while reporting on the riots after the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michelle Shanahan Appointed APTS General Counsel

Shanahan previously worked in NPR’s Office of the General Counsel

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APTS President Patrick Butler to Retire in 2024

APTS said that Butler, who had held the position since January 2011, will stay on through the selection of his successor

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‘Shut it all down’: UK legacy bill threatens Troubles-era atrocity inquests

Al Jazeera speaks to families who may not get justice after the UK adopts bill shutting down the Troubles inquests.

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APTS, CPB Commend Senate Funding Recommendations for Public Broadcasting

U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee is proposing $535 million for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for fiscal year 2026

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House Subcommittee Proposes Zero Funding for Public Broadcasting

The bill reported out of the subcommittee would provide no funding for the CPB, effective in FY 2026, a cut of $535 million from the current appropriation

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House Republicans Take Fresh Aim at Big Bird

Appropriations bill passed out of subcommittee is silent on public media funding

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TV Fan and Critic Newton Minow Dies at 97

Iconic former FCC chair was public broadcasting pioneer and approved pay TV testing

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Five numbers that explain Britain’s broken welfare system

In today’s newsletter: A new report reveals just how hard it is to get by on universal credit. So what’s the solution?

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