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Idaho Public Television seeks truck and $300,000 network-replacement funds; committee asks for plan
Summary
Idaho Public Television requested funding to replace a field truck and to replace aging network automation hardware; committee members questioned the truck budget and asked IPTV for an itemized plan for the $300,000 network‑operations replacement.
Jeff Tucker, general manager of Idaho Public Television, told the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee on Jan. 15 that the agency is seeking one-time funding to replace a heavy-duty field pickup and to replace aging automation and server equipment that runs content distribution and the emergency-alert system.
Jared Tatro of the Legislative Services Office described two replacement items: funding to replace a heavy-duty pickup used for mountain operations in North Idaho, and $300,000 the governor recommended to address aging equipment in the broadcaster’s network operations…
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