FCC Commissioner Trusty Issued A Statement Following U.S. Senate’s Controversial Vote To Eliminate CPB Funding
FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty issued a measured statement following the U.S. Senate’s controversial vote to eliminate federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), calling the move “an opportunity for innovation” rather than an end to public media. Trusty acknowledged CPB’s decades-long role in supporting educational and cultural content, particularly in rural and underserved communities. However, she framed the Senate’s action as a reflection of shifting public sentiment. “Americans […]