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Alabama Votes to Fund PBS Survey | Birmingham News
Alabama’s public TV board just greenlit a $47,500 poll to gauge viewer sentiment on PBS programming — a move sparked by Governor Kay Ivey’s push to review ties with PBS before potential cuts. Despite heated debate, including one member threatening to clear the room over dissent, the vote passed, drawing criticism from some board members who called it a waste and misleading to donors. The funding comes from the state’s “rainy day” fund, adding to tensions as federal support for PBS and NPR faces political scrutiny. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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