Arkansas public television hopes to regain donors lost after attempt to cut PBS ties

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 834

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Arkansas’ public television station hopes to regain lost donors and shore up new sources of financial support following the backlash over an attempt to cut ties with PBS, the interim CEO of the Arkansas TV Foundation said Thursday.

More than 3,700 donors withdrew their support last winter after the Arkansas TV Commission began taking steps to disaffiliate from PBS. The commission reversed course in June after donors …

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