UPDATED: PBS programs will remain in Arkansas after commission accepts funds raised for dues

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 1,090

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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PBS programs will be available in Arkansas for another year after the state’s public television commission agreed Thursday to pay PBS dues and undo its effort to cut ties from the national network.

Arkansas had been set to become the first state to cut off from PBS, but paused the move earlier this year following an outcry from donors and viewers.

The Arkansas TV Foundation announced Wednesday it achieved its goal of …

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