Lawmakers in the Northwest are exploring a tax on cell phone lines, intending to use the proceeds to enhance public broadcasting. This legislative proposal reflects efforts to fund local media services and ensure their long-term sustainability.

The Justice Department has asked a court to remove three board members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting who were fired by President Trump. This legal move seeks to enforce the presidential decision and could impact the leadership of public broadcasting.

Public media across Illinois may soon face significant financial challenges, with over $5 million in federal funds at stake if a new measure passes the U.S. Senate.