Proposed federal budget cuts could drastically affect public media funding in San Francisco, cutting nearly $30 million annually. The Independent Television Service faces an 86% funding loss, while other organizations will see reductions of 7 to 10%. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is at risk of losing $1.1 billion over two years. If the rescissions pass, many public media entities, including KQED and KALW, are uncertain about their future, leading to immediate layoffs and challenges in planning.
In an unpredictable climate for public funding, we’re finding it increasingly difficult to make long-range plans that allow us to serve our audience effectively.
The proposed rescissions are not just budget cuts; they fundamentally threaten the very existence of independent public media and its diverse programming.
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