Arkansas has become the first state to end its affiliation with PBS following cuts to public television by the Trump administration, citing an unaffordable multi-million annual fee for the national ...
APTS and PBS warned a forced transition could burden stations and viewers without federal rebate support.
Arkansas PBS has released additional guidance for viewers and donors clarifying how PBS Passport memberships and viewing access will work as the state prepares to end its PBS affiliation in 2026.