New Jersey A4823 mandates annual appropriations of $9.6 million to the Trust Fund for the Support of Public Broadcasting.

New Jersey A4823 establishes a requirement for annual appropriations of $9.6 million to the Trust Fund for the Support of Public Broadcasting, ensuring continued funding for public broadcasting services in the state. This fund, established in 2010, was intended to receive proceeds from the sale of New Jersey Network assets, which were instead moved to the State General Fund in 2017. The bill ensures that public broadcasting services, currently operated by Public Media NJ, Inc., receive necessary funding to continue providing public affairs and cultural programming.

New Jersey A4823 mandates annual appropriations of $9.6 million to the Trust Fund for the Support of Public Broadcasting.

New Jersey A4823 establishes a requirement for annual appropriations of $9.6 million to the Trust Fund for the Support of Public Broadcasting, ensuring continued funding for public broadcasting services in the state. This fund, established in 2010, was intended to receive proceeds from the sale of New Jersey Network assets, which were instead moved to the State General Fund in 2017. The bill ensures that public broadcasting services, currently operated by Public Media NJ, Inc., receive necessary funding to continue providing public affairs and cultural programming.