As you may be aware, the House of Representatives has just voted to pass a bill that would strip away $1.1 billion in already-approved funding for public media — funding that was already signed into law and that more than 1,500 stations across the country, including WSKG, rely on.
This is a critical moment. What happens next will decide whether public media can continue to serve our communities or be forced to scale back the work that matters most. The most powerful thing you can do right now is help WSKG prepare for what’s ahead.
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This vote is a direct attack on public media, putting at risk the independent journalism, educational programming, and local connection that millions of Americans rely on every day.
It’s not just about defunding public media. It’s about silencing independent voices and dismantling local institutions that help keep our communities informed, safe, and connected.
Stations across the nation, including WKSG, are already depending on this funding to stay on the air, serve our communities, and deliver the trusted content you count on. If it’s rescinded, the consequences will be severe and long-lasting.
This is a turning point. What happens next will define the future of public media.
The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate, which could vote any day. If the Senate passes it, the President will sign it into law and this funding will be gone for good. That means the threat is not only real — it’s urgent.
Whether you’ve been with us for years or are considering your first gift, now is the time. Your support is what stands between public media and an uncertain future. Make your gift now >>
Thank you for standing with us today.
