In 2025, public media faces threats of funding cuts, yet WUNC and other North Carolina public radio stations have launched the 'North Carolina Newsroom, Capitol Bureau.' Funded by a $542,000 grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the initiative aims to enhance state government news coverage. This collaboration reflects a larger trend where public media is stepping up to fill gaps left by dwindling local newsrooms, ensuring vital government accountability and information for North Carolinians amidst a challenging media landscape.
"At a time when many media outlets are cutting back on state government coverage, public media is increasing its journalism about how North Carolina state government is serving its citizens."
"The Triangle-based public radio station is partnering with other public radio stations across the state to launch 'the North Carolina Newsroom, Capitol Bureau, a journalism collaboration expanding North Carolina state government news coverage for North Carolina audiences..."
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