Governor’s plan to save NJ PBS moves toward finish line

Montclair State University got the Sherrill administration's OK to run New Jersey's public television network. Critics fear political meddling and other problems.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 1,625

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Two weeks since Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s administration picked Montclair State University to take over operations of New Jersey’s public television network, skeptics have increasingly grumbled about her choice.

They warn that tasking a state institution with managing public media risks political interference and violates a 2010 state law that requires a nonprofit (or similar entity) to run the state’s broadcasting system. They also fear public broadcasting will take a back seat to …

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