Bill axing 20% of Prairie Public’s funding passes Senate; ND delegation votes help passage
At a time when reliable local information feels more precious than ever, Prairie Public faces a sharp financial blow. With North Dakota’s congressional delegation — Kevin Cramer, John Hoeven, and Julie Fedorchak — backing a federal bill that would slash funding for public broadcasting, Prairie Public stands to lose roughly a quarter of its budget. Though these same leaders praise its work, they argue federal support no longer makes sense. Prairie Public now begins a difficult reckoning: how to serve North Dakotans with far fewer resources.
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