BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama Public Television Executive Director Wayne Reid confirmed to CBS 42 that the possibility of severing ties with PBS was discussed at an Alabama Educational Television Commission meeting Tuesday.

Reid said no financial decision was made. A special meeting was scheduled to discuss the issue Nov. 18. Reid said the commission is looking at what other alternative programming is available and what the financial ramifications of such a move would be.

Reid said at least 80% of its programming comes from PBS, including "Sesame Street." The discussion follows the recent loss of over $2.8 million in grant funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after the Trump administration rescinded federal funding from the CPB.

"Following the loss of federal fundin

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