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Idaho Public Television seeks funds to replace a rugged service truck and aging broadcast automation servers
Summary
Idaho Public Television (IPTV) requested a one‑time vehicle replacement and a $300,000 governor‑recommended appropriation to replace aging automation servers and related network operations equipment; IPTV officials said the $300,000 is for replacement (not expansion) of proprietary automation hardware and servers that are no longer patchable.
Idaho Public Television (IPTV) told the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee on Jan. 15 that it needs one‑time funding to replace a heavy‑duty service truck used for mountain site maintenance and $300,000 to replace end‑of‑life automation and network operations equipment that supports statewide programming and emergency alert distribution.
Jared Tatro of the Legislative Services Office summarized IPTV’s two replacement items: a pickup vehicle used in mountainous service areas and a larger replacement for automation/network equipment. The governor’s recommendation included $300,000 for the network operations replacement; IPTV asked to replace a heavy‑duty truck with a budgeted…
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