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General Manager outlines 2027 priorities and says federal funding "not on the horizon"
Summary
General Manager Stacey Decker told commissioners he met with congressional offices in June and does not expect federal funding; he outlined 2027 priorities including expanding Omaha service, accelerating digital audience development, and using AI to augment capacity (Chad Davis presented briefly).
General Manager Stacey Decker reported to the Commission that he attended the NPR Fly-In in Washington, D.C., in early June and met with several members of Congress and staff. According to the minutes, Decker said he "doesn’t believe any federal funding is on the horizon." He also reported meeting with staff for several senators and representatives as part of advocacy and outreach.
Decker laid out strategic priorities for 2027 that include expanding service, presence and impact in Omaha (including the 101.9 launch), accelerating digital audience development, using AI to augment staff capacity and operational capability, and investing in operational excellence. The minutes note Chad Davis provided a brief presentation on AI as part of the discussion about tools and staff development.
Commissioners received the strategic overview as part of the General Manager’s report; the minutes record no formal action tied to the briefing.
