BIRMINGHAM — Alabama Public Television today announced that due to a cut of more than $2 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2026, the organization will undergo a reduction and reorganization of staff positions.
The changes will take effect Sept. 30.
“This is a very difficult day for Alabama Public Television,” said Executive Director Wayne Reid. “The funding loss has forced us into a position we never wanted to face. I am deeply saddened that this situation has required us to eliminate valued positions.
“On behalf of APT, I want to sincerely thank our employees for their years of service, hard work, and dedication to our mission.”
The budget reduction comes after Congress passed legislation in July that strips about $1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, or CPB, a decades-old nonprofit that supports public radio and television stations, including NPR and PBS.
In a statement, APT said it remains committed to serving the people of Alabama with high-quality educational programming, trusted news and information, and cultural content that reflects the life of our state.
“Despite these changes, APT will continue to deliver on its mission to foster discovery, motivate children to learn, empower students and teachers, and celebrate Alabama’s unique heritage,” the statement said.
For more than 70 years, APT has been a vital public service for the state, and the organization will continue to seek every opportunity and resource to sustain its work for communities across Alabama.
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