House votes to defund North Dakota public broadcasting, sends bill to Senate
North Dakota lawmakers have voted to cut state funding for Prairie Public Broadcasting, a move that supporters call a step toward government efficiency and opponents warn could harm public access to educational programming. House Bill 1255, which passed the House 48-41, would strip the broadcaster of $1.2 million in state funds and prevent future public funding.
Supporters argue Prairie Public can sustain itself through membership and charitable gaming, while critics say the cut will reduce local programming, particularly in underserved communities. The bill now moves to the Senate for further debate. Jeff Beach with the North Dakota Monitor has the full story. Bill details can be found below.
HB 1255
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of public funds to support public broadcasting.
House Sponsors: J. Johnson (R, District 41),
Senate Sponsors:
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