Next week the Senate is expected to vote on a legislative package that would claw back $1.1 billion in approved public media funding. The measure needs only 50 votes to pass.

If the Senate approves this massive cut, the consequences for Alabama Public Television’s service will be immediate and severe. We will be forced to make difficult decisions – and you could be losing some of your favorite programs—like Masterpiece and Finding Your Roots—as well as trusted PBS Kids content, educational outreach in communities and classrooms, and other vital outreach programs.

It costs just about $1.60 per person each year to keep these vital services available to everyone. Wiping out this funding will have an extremely minimal impact on the federal debt, but it could destroy local public broadcasting stations throughout the country.

Visit ProtectMyPublicMedia.org to call your Senators and make your voice heard.

Our work has only been possible because of the support of viewers like you. Now, at one of the most crucial moments in our history, we need your help more than ever before. Thank you for taking action today!

Wayne Reid
Executive Director