Summary
Local radio stations, including Allegheny Mountain Radio, are struggling after funding was cut from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. President Donald Trump's administration signed a spending bill that slashed these funds, impacting stations that provide critical community services.
Key Facts
- Allegheny Mountain Radio lost 65% of its funding due to cuts from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
- President Trump signed a tax cut and spending bill in July that reduced funding for public media.
- The cuts were part of a broader move to pull back $9 billion in funding across various areas.
- The funding cuts have affected stations’ ability to provide local news, emergency alerts, and community announcements.
- The funding had been allocated for public media for the years 2026 and 2027 and was rescinded.
- Allegheny Mountain Radio is vital for local news and alerts as it serves an area with limited cellphone and internet access due to its proximity to the National Radio Quiet Zone.
- Stations are now trying to find new funding sources to continue their services.
