The following is a news release from the Idaho Community Foundation. The Idaho Community Foundation is giving support to nearly 60 schools, senior centers and other community organizations with more than $220,000 in grants through its Forever Idaho East program. Grantees stretch from Lemhi County to Bear Lake County. One of the unique aspects about […]
What would happen to Idaho Public Television without state funding? Hayat Norimine, The Idaho Statesman
Mar. 10 Updated 5:34 p.m. on March 10, 2021, to include comments from House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel.
Idaho Public Television narrowly held onto its state funding Monday as House members considered whether to vote down an appropriation bill over complaints about partisan programming shows that dealt with issues like race and climate change.
After some debate on the floor, the House in a 36-34 vote approved House Bill 283, which would accept Idaho Public Television s $9.6 million budget total and appropriate $2.7 million from the state general fund.
Critics said the broadcast is unfavorable toward conservative Republicans and provided programming about racism and white privilege. State funding is not used for its content, which is financially supported by private donations and federal grants.