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The state funding ranged from 7% to 28% of public media stations’ budgets. But the loss could lead to some Alaska stations losing much more federal funding.

The transparency the networks provide doesn’t come without conflict — over funding, what should be shown, and how lawmakers should behave when the cameras are rolling. Some legislators are hesitant to be in the glare of the camera, and securing funding leaves some networks at their mercy.

Some Alaska public broadcasters would have to give up local programming if the state Senate’s budget cuts go through.

Public radio and TV in Alaska could lose $2.5 million next year if a proposed state budget cut goes through.