LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – PBS stations could see massive funding cuts as a result of President Donald Trump’s executive order.
Last week, the president signed an executive order instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cease $500 million in federal funding for PBS and NPR claiming they provide biased and partisan news coverage.
The president of Vegas PBS, which employs about 70 people, says it relies on federal funding to offset the cost of membership dues and helps support valley emergency alerts and educational programs.
“What is really threatened is all of our work in title one schools, what we provide in terms of workshops, for parents, care providers, our teachers, our professional development,” said Mary Mazur, president and general manager of Vegas PBS. “It’s supported by federal funding and ready to learn which enables us to help teachers access content for their classrooms.”
Mazur says she plans to find other sources of revenue and does not anticipate layoffs. The CPB has already sued Trump after he tried to fire several of its board members.
Nevada Public Radio provided FOX5 this statement about the cuts:
The potential elimination of CPB funding would have a devastating blow to public media nationwide, certainly with impacts to Nevada Public Radio and throughout our state. While Nevada Public Radio receives 8% of its funding from the CPB, many stations—particularly in rural and underserved communities—depend on this support for survival. We remain committed to delivering high-quality journalism and cultural programming to our audience, but losing this funding would require exploring new funding strategies and increased community support to sustain our mission. Now, more than ever, we encourage our listeners and partners to advocate for the future of public broadcasting.
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