Support Public Broadcasting vital access for Alaskans

Public broadcasting provides vital services and informational access to remote and rural communities across Alaska. The services offered by public broadcasters like PBS and NPR fill gaps where commercial newsrooms are unable or unwilling to invest resources. In many areas of the state, public radio stations represent the only source of local news, weather updates, and emergency alerts. Cutting federal funding would undermine these essential functions that help keep Alaskans informed and safe, especially those residing in isolated regions. Preserving public broadcasting funding ensures all citizens have equal access to timely, reliable information regardless of their geographic location or ability to subscribe to paid services. This funding upholds a core democratic principle of an informed populace by providing freely available educational and journalistic content from trusted sources. Maintaining this critical investment in public media infrastructure is vital for Alaska.