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House approves bill barring state funding for public broadcasting after floor debate over gaming revenue and towers
Summary
The House passed House Bill 12 55, which prohibits use of public funds to support public broadcasting, 48-41 after committee testimony and extended floor debate about Prairie Public's finances and the use of charitable gaming revenue.
The North Dakota House passed House Bill 12 55 on a 48-41 vote, a measure that would prohibit the use of public funds to support public broadcasting operations. The bill would affect the ongoing appropriation historically recorded for Prairie Public Broadcasting.
Appropriations Committee members recommended a "do not pass" position after reviewing the organization's finances and fundraising sources. Representative Murphy, speaking for the committee, summarized concerns raised during committee questioning about Prairie Public's…
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