As program cuts begin in wake of federal rescission, Alaska fund raises $3.5M for public media

As program cuts begin in wake of federal rescission, Alaska fund raises $3.5M for public media

A partnership between radio stations and the Alaska Community Foundation seeks to fill a $15 million gap created by Congress.

An Alaska fund has raised $3.5M+ from 80 donors in its first two months to help public radio and TV stations partially offset the ~$15M federal funding cuts

Iris Samuels / Anchorage Daily News: An Alaska fund has raised $3.5M+ from 80 donors in its first two months to help public radio and TV stations partially offset the ~$15M federal funding cuts  —  An Alaska fund has raised $3.5 million as it seeks to replace federal funding rescinded by Congress for public radio and television stations.