Weekly Legislative Update
Please review the Weekly Legislative Update provided by the APTS Legislative Department to read the latest on what is happening on Capitol Hill.
A Campaign to Increase Federal Funding & Redefine Our Mission
In October 2007, APTS launched its ThinkBig campaign to significantly increase federal funding for public broadcasting over the next five years. Since its launch, ThinkBig has been endorsed by PBS, NPR, CPB, the Public Television Major Market Group, the Small Station Association, the BETA Group and the University Licensee Association. With this wide spread support from our industry, APTS has been working with stations and outside consultants alike to advance this campaign.
In order to reach our goal, ThinkBig will take on two charges: a new vision, or mission statement, for the future of public broadcasting in the digital age and a key contact network to help spread our message to Capitol Hill. Below is a one page document summarizing the status of these two initiatives.
View ThinkBig updates
APTS Launches the Leadership Council!
In Fall 2008, APTS launched the Leadership Council, public television's grasstops advocacy network designed to put station volunteers in touch with their legislators to talk about their local station's impact on the community. Materials are available online to help you recruit Council members.
Legislative Tool Kit This section contains practical tools to help you advocate effectively on behalf of your station. It includes sections on appropriations and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), as well as specifics on policy and funding issues.
New Additions to the Legislative Tool Kit:
Go to the Legislative Tool Kit
Contact members of the APTS Legislative Team Last updated: February 20, 2009
