北达科他州众议院通过法案, 削减为Prairie公共电视台经费1.2M美元, North Dakota's House passes bill to cut $1.2M in funding for Prairie Public, broadcaster faces scrutiny.

北达科他州众议院已通过众议院第1255号法案,旨在削减国家为该州最大的公共广播公司Prairie Public提供120万美元的资金。 North Dakota's House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1255, which aims to cut $1.2 million in state funding for Prairie Public, the state's largest public broadcaster. 该法案通过48-41,现在提交参议院。 The bill passed 48-41 and now moves to the Senate. 支持者认为,Prairie Public有足够的收入和资产,而反对派则说,资金对于早期教育和紧急通信至关重要。 Supporters argue Prairie Public has enough revenue and assets, while opponents say the funding is essential for early education and emergency communications. 该法案还提供了一个机会,对该组织可能存在的编辑偏差进行仔细审查。 The bill also provides an opportunity to scrutinize the organization for potential editorial bias. 如果参议院未核准,将继续提供资金。 If not approved by the Senate, funding will continue.