Dear Friend,

This week, House Republicans voted to cut over $1 billion from public broadcasting networks and local PBS and NPR member stations. These trusted sources of information are vital to keeping our communities safe and informed.

Local public media delivers emergency alerts and broadcasts local news. In Washington, public broadcasting plays a critical role in notifying families about natural disasters, major weather events, and public safety concerns. Cutting these services puts lives at risk.

Public broadcasting also provides high-quality, educational programming for children, free and accessible to every family, regardless of income. These resources are especially important for hardworking families that cannot afford cable or streaming subscriptions. Every child deserves access to programming that supports their learning and development.