North Dakota Senate vote allows funding for public broadcasting, but no guarantee 

State funding for Prairie Public Broadcasting remains uncertain after the North Dakota Senate rejected a bill banning public dollars for the network. While the vote spared Prairie Public from an outright funding ban, some lawmakers still want to cut its support through the state budget process. Supporters argue the network provides valuable local programming, emergency communication infrastructure, and educational content. With millions in planned upgrades ahead, Prairie Public leaders warn that losing state funds won’t shut them down—but it could mean less local programming for North Dakotans.