Senate panel cuts public broadcasting

KFSK in Petersburg is among Alaska public radio stations that could end local programming under proposed budget cuts. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska News)
A state Senate panel wants to eliminate funding for most public broadcasting in Alaska. That puts it in conflict with the House and the governor, who want to keep the finances flat.
Gov. Bill Walker’s fiscal year 2018 budget proposes spending about $3.6 million for public broadcasting. It includes radio, TV and ARCS, a rural sa