Promoting and funding public media and digital equity.

Summary

The bill directs the state department to create a public‑media broadcaster program that awards annual grants to eligible non‑profit, non‑religious radio and TV outlets, and a digital‑equity program that funds resource coordinators and multimedia trainers to improve broadband access and internet safety. It targets community media organizations, schools, libraries, health centers, and other anchor institutions, with special emphasis on rural and underserved areas. The aim is to ensure every Washingtonian can receive trusted, non‑commercial media and reliable digital services.

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