The President is expected to sign the H.R. 4 Rescissions Act, passed by Congress, which included the elimination of previously appropriated funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). For nearly 55 years, CPB funding has been the primary source of support for KET’s local productions and related services.

The annual CPB funding of $4.2M supported the majority of KET’s productions and 25% of KET’s total workforce. KET has begun the difficult process of determining what must be reduced, suspended or ended due to the significant loss of CPB funding.

While extremely disappointed, we are heartened by the outpouring of support from across the Commonwealth. And although we know there are changes to come, KET remains steadfastly committed to the people of Kentucky and providing trusted, educational programs and services.

KET is Kentucky’s largest classroom, providing trusted programming, lifelong learning opportunities and essential services to more than two million people each week. Learn more about Kentucky’s preeminent public media organization at KET.org, on X @KET and at facebook.com/KET.