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Idaho Public Television seeks $300,000 for broadcast automation replacement; committee asks for plan and itemization
Summary
Idaho Public Television requested a $300,000 one‑time appropriation to replace aging broadcast automation and network equipment and an additional vehicle purchase; committee members pressed for an itemized plan and raised concerns about vehicle cost estimates.
Idaho Public Television (IPTV) told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Jan. 15 that it needs one‑time capital funding to replace aging broadcast automation servers and other network equipment that support statewide content distribution and the emergency broadcast function.
Jared Tatro of the Legislative Services Office introduced IPTV’s two replacement items: funding to buy a heavy‑duty pickup truck used for maintenance at remote transmitter sites and a governor‑recommended $300,000 one‑time appropriation to replace end‑of‑life broadcast automation and supporting network…
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