In a move to keep public broadcasting solvent in West Virginia, the executive director of the public media organization proposed drastic cuts amounting to nearly $200,000.
Dennis Adkins revealed the cuts as part of a "strategic plan" requested by the WV Educational Broadcasting Authority Board.
The cuts are necessary more so this year than in previous budget years. In the past WV Public Broadcasting has been able to keep in its budget funds remaining at the end of a fiscal years. This year, according to Adkins the state "swooped in and took it." The amount remaining was nearly $180,000 due to not filling vacant positions.
Viewers should only notice minimal changes in what is seen and heard on the statewide network. Cuts include dropping membership in the American Association of Public Television Stations, a lobbying group - a $26,000 savings.
Cancelling the tv rating service Nielsen - a savings of over $25,000.
Discontinue publication of a monthly radio and television program guide for members - a savings of over $65,000.
Discontinuing broadcast of West Virginia University sports. This will result in a $23,000 savings.
Adkins said there could be additional cuts in the proposed budget.
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