ETV Appeals to the Public to Contact Their Legislator and Help Overturn Governor Mark Sanford's Vetoes
I am a proud supporter of public radio. One of the first things I did when I got my first job out of college was donate to my local NPR station.
When I moved to South Carolina, it was within the first few weeks that I pledged to ETV. Every year, during the spring pledge drive, I eagerly await the morning when they “match” funds, and I make the call, credit card in hand, ready to show my support for public radio.
In his series of budget cuts, Governor Sanford cut $5.2 million from ETV’s annual budget- that’s a 52% cut. This is a huge issue that jeopardizes a “jewel of South Carolina.”
ETV is making a plea- contact your legislator today and ask them to override the budget cuts. Click here to read their announcement.
In my opinion, ETV needs more financial backing, not less. They provide an invaluable service in South Carolina, and I cannot imagine my morning commute without them.
*** UPDATE*** The House has overridden Governor Sanford’s cut. Now onto the Senate! (June 16)
