Keep Minnesota Public Radio Strong

Ask your representatives in Congress to maintain funding for public broadcasting

On March 17 the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1076, a bill which would eliminate federal funding for National Public Radio and prohibit the use of federal funds by stations to acquire public radio content including MPR|APM's national programs. If this bill were to become law, it would have a devastating impact on the entire public radio system.

Members of the Minnesota delegation who voted against the legislation
(a vote for public radio and NPR):

  • Rep. Tim Walz (MN-2)
  • Rep. Betty McCollum (MN-5)
  • Rep. Keith Ellison (MN-4)
  • Rep. Colin Peterson (MN-7)

Members of the Minnesota delegation who voted in favor of the legislation
(a vote against public radio and NPR):

  • Rep. Michele Bachman (MN-6)
  • Rep. Chip Cravaack (MN-8)
  • Rep. John Kline (MN-1)
  • Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-3)

Efforts to keep funding for public broadcasting continue. Please tell your Congressional representatives that public broadcasting matters.


Act now!

Send a message:
Visit 170MillionAmericans.org. You will be able to send a pre-written (and editable) letter to your representatives in the House and Senate.

Make a phone call:
202-224-3121 is the U.S. Capitol switchboard for both the House and Senate.


When you write or call, tell your representatives how important MPR and other public broadcasters are in your life. A personal and sincere expression is the best. Here are some ideas about what you might include in your message:

  • What is it about public broadcasting that you most value? Its ability to inform? To inspire?
  • What part does public broadcasting play in your daily life?
  • Is public broadcasting important to you in maintaining civic discourse and building community?
  • What role does public broadcasting play in educating our young people?

    • If you have heard previous alarms about cuts in public funding, today's threat is much more dangerous than anything we have seen before. Please contact your representatives in Congress now to prevent the destruction of public media in the United States.


Stay Informed

170MillionAmericans.org will keep you up-to-date with what's happening in Washington:


Continue to advocate for Minnesota Public Radio