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Idaho Public Television requests $300,000 for aging broadcast systems; committee presses for purchase plan
Summary
Idaho Public Television asked JFAC for $300,000 to replace end‑of‑life automation and server equipment used for broadcasting and emergency alerts, and for a vehicle replacement. Committee members asked for an itemized plan and raised concerns about procurement caps and separation of state and private funding.
Idaho Public Television told the Joint Finance & Appropriations Committee on Jan. 15 that it needs a one‑time $300,000 appropriation — supported in the governor’s recommendation — to replace core broadcast automation and server systems, and it also sought funding to replace a truck used for mountaintop maintenance and emergency work.
Jared Tatro of the Legislative Services Office described two replacement requests: (1) a capital purchase to replace a heavy‑duty pickup used in North Idaho fieldwork, and (2) $300,000 for…
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