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New Jersey PBS shutting down in July - New Jersey Globe
WNET will end its operation of New Jersey PBS due to funding losses including a $750,000 state cut and halted federal support, leading to layoffs and closure.
- NJ PBS will be shutting down on July 1, 2026, after WNET was unable to reach an agreement with the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority to continue operating the public television network.
- NJ PBS's closure is attributed to significant funding cuts from the federal and state governments, including a 75% reduction in state funding.
- While NJ PBS will cease operations, WNET remains committed to serving New Jersey through its digital platforms and collaborating with local institutions interested in operating a public television network.
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NJ PBS shutting down next year after massive funding cuts to public television
NJ PBS will be shutting down next year after WNET was unable to reach an agreement with the state’s Public Broadcasting Authority to continue operating the public television station, it was announced Tuesday.Debra Falk, director of communications for NJ PBS, said the recent cuts by the federal and state government have been “very significant.”
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