Summary
Congress decided to cut $1.1 billion from public media funding. This affects small radio stations like Allegheny Mountain Radio, which serves rural areas in Virginia and West Virginia. The station relies heavily on federal funding for its budget and may have to make tough choices if it cannot replace the lost money.
Key Facts
- Congress cut $1.1 billion in federal funding for public media.
- Allegheny Mountain Radio, a network of small stations, gets about 65% of its budget from public media funding.
- This radio network serves rural areas in Virginia and West Virginia.
- The station provides local news, including community and government updates.
- Many listeners in these areas lack easy access to internet and phone signals.
- Allegheny Mountain Radio helps connect communities in remote regions.
- The radio network may need to cut staff or close stations if it cannot find new funding.
