MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WSFA ) - Alabama Public Television has announced it is reducing its workforce due to the loss of federal funding.

The network, which has operated for over 70 years, lost over $2 million in federal funding for the next fiscal year after cuts were made to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

“This is a very difficult day for Alabama Public Television,” said Wayne Reid, Executive Director of APT. “The funding loss has forced us into a position we never wanted to face. I am deeply saddened that this situation has required us to eliminate valued positions. On behalf of APT, I want to sincerely thank our employees for their years of service, hard work, and dedication to our mission.”

APT added that it will continue to provide programming to Alabamians statewide.

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