Is the public television network in New Jersey seeking to become more public by relying on donations from the public or less public by cutting its ties to the state? Also, if the public broadcasting system there seems to think it can get more donations by dropping tax support:


Separation from the state will improve fundraising opportunities, especially for much-needed facility and equipment upgrades. “What we’ve heard is if the state owns the roof, then the state should fix the roof,” she said.


Let’s try it here with UNC-TV and WUNC – two media outlets that are already good but could face funding challenges if state revenues slow.