1. United States
2. Minn.
3. Letter

Public media plays a vital role in providing high-quality, balanced, and informative programming to communities across the nation. Eliminating federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting would deal a devastating blow to this proud American tradition of public-private partnership. Locally owned public media stations serve the public interest by delivering educational, cultural, and civic content that enriches our shared common good. This proposed defunding threatens to undermine access to this valuable resource for millions of Americans. Preserving funding for public media ensures the continued availability of programming that informs, enlightens, and uplifts society as a whole. This crucial investment in our nation's intellectual and creative life must be protected.