Kyle Davidson
@kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Environment and Capitol Reporter @michiganadvance.com
Master's researcher at Michigan State University
Formerly LSJ, Freep, MediaWise
Master's researcher at Michigan State University
Formerly LSJ, Freep, MediaWise
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Heading into her final budget season, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proposed $88.1 billion in funding for the 2027 Fiscal Year, a pitch she says would double down on her administration’s long-term priorities while looking to provide Michiganders with financial relief.
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Whitmer proposes $88.1B budget, as state reckons with federal impacts • Michigan Advance
Heading into her final budget season, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proposed $88.1 billion in funding for the 2027 Fiscal Year, a pitch she says would double down on her administration’s long-ter...
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February 11, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Heading into her final budget season, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proposed $88.1 billion in funding for the 2027 Fiscal Year, a pitch she says would double down on her administration’s long-term priorities while looking to provide Michiganders with financial relief.
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Marking off a priority that she first shared in her 2025 State of the State Address, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put her signature to a set of bills to ban cellphones during instruction time in Michigan classrooms.
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Whitmer signs off on school cell phone ban set for next fall • Michigan Advance
Marking off a priority that she first shared in her 2025 State of the State Address, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put her signature to a set of bills to ban cellphones during instruction time in Mic...
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February 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Marking off a priority that she first shared in her 2025 State of the State Address, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put her signature to a set of bills to ban cellphones during instruction time in Michigan classrooms.
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Judge Hala Jarbou has ruled that there is no federal law requiring states to turn over voter registration lists to the federal government, dismissing a case brought against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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Judge Hala Jarbou has ruled that there is no federal law requiring states to turn over voter registration lists to the federal government, dismissing a case brought against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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Federal judge dismisses Trump administration attempt to access Michigan voter rolls • Michigan Advance
Judge Hala Jarbou, an appointee of President Donald Trump, has ruled that there is no federal law requiring states to turn over voter registration lists to the federal government, dismissing a case br...
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February 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Judge Hala Jarbou has ruled that there is no federal law requiring states to turn over voter registration lists to the federal government, dismissing a case brought against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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Judge Hala Jarbou has ruled that there is no federal law requiring states to turn over voter registration lists to the federal government, dismissing a case brought against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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Whitmer weighs in as Trump threatens to block opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. @michiganadvance.com
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Whitmer says she’s in communication as Trump threatens to block the opening of Gordie Howe bridge • Michigan Advance
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told reporters Tuesday that she is in communication with President Donald Trump’s staff and administration following the president’s threat Monday evening to block a lon...
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February 10, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Whitmer weighs in as Trump threatens to block opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. @michiganadvance.com
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While President Trump faces bipartisan backlash over a now-deleted post with a blatantly racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, it also contained a widely discredited falsehood about voter fraud in Michigan’s 2020 election.
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Trump’s racist ‘Truth Social’ post also included whopper on debunked Michigan election fraud theory • Michigan Advance
While President Donald Trump is facing bipartisan backlash over a now-deleted social media post that included a blatantly racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michel...
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February 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
While President Trump faces bipartisan backlash over a now-deleted post with a blatantly racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, it also contained a widely discredited falsehood about voter fraud in Michigan’s 2020 election.
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“All eyes are really turning to Governor Whitmer,” Earth Justice Senior Attorney Julie Goodwin told me earlier today, arguing that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers final environmental impact statement telegraphs a decision in Enbridge's favor. @michiganadvance.com
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Army Corps of Engineers releases final report on Line 5 tunnel leading up to permitting decision • Michigan Advance
On Friday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the final version of its Environmental Impact Statement on Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel project, starting a 30 day waiting period before makin...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:18 PM
“All eyes are really turning to Governor Whitmer,” Earth Justice Senior Attorney Julie Goodwin told me earlier today, arguing that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers final environmental impact statement telegraphs a decision in Enbridge's favor. @michiganadvance.com
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The county said in a news release that routine testing after the first sample was detected in the sheriff’s office led to Legionella being identified in the water systems of North Oakland Health Center and the Resource and Crisis Center.
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Oakland County says it has found Legionella in two additional buildings • Michigan Advance
After officials detected Legionella bacteria in the water system for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office last month, the county said Wednesday that two additional buildings’ water systems had the pres...
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January 28, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The county said in a news release that routine testing after the first sample was detected in the sheriff’s office led to Legionella being identified in the water systems of North Oakland Health Center and the Resource and Crisis Center.
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The Kent County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday charged Traci Kornak, an attorney who once served as the Michigan Democratic Party’s treasurer and is an associate of AG Dana Nessel, with the embezzlement of money from a vulnerable adult to whom she was a conservator
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Former Michigan Democratic Party official charged with embezzling from vulnerable adult • Michigan Advance
The Kent County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday charged Traci Kornak, an attorney who once served as the Michigan Democratic Party’s treasurer and is an associate of Attorney General Dana Nessel, wit...
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January 28, 2026 at 6:28 PM
The Kent County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday charged Traci Kornak, an attorney who once served as the Michigan Democratic Party’s treasurer and is an associate of AG Dana Nessel, with the embezzlement of money from a vulnerable adult to whom she was a conservator
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A package of bills allowing farmers to sell raw milk directly to customers is one step closer to a vote on the Michigan House floor, after members of the House Government Operations Committee referred the packages to the Committee on Rules.
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Michigan raw milk bills move for further consideration by House Rules Committee • Michigan Advance
A package of bills allowing farmers to sell raw milk directly to customers is one step closer to a vote on the Michigan House floor, after members of the House Government Operations Committee referred...
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January 22, 2026 at 6:19 PM
A package of bills allowing farmers to sell raw milk directly to customers is one step closer to a vote on the Michigan House floor, after members of the House Government Operations Committee referred the packages to the Committee on Rules.
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Trump unveils his new 'Board of Peace,' but some countries wary
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Trump unveils his new 'Board of Peace,' but some countries wary
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump promised Thursday his newly established “Board of Peace” will not “be a waste of time,” just after the leaders of several countries signed its charter at the World ...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Trump unveils his new 'Board of Peace,' but some countries wary
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Following a Friday decision to bar the state from spending contested work project funds, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall told reporters he’d be open to restoring funds to some work projects through a supplemental budget.
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With Michigan work project funding on hold, Hall says deal to restore funds is possible • Michigan Advance
Following a Friday decision to bar the state from spending contested work project funds, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall told reporters he’d be open to restoring funds to some work projects through a...
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January 21, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Following a Friday decision to bar the state from spending contested work project funds, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall told reporters he’d be open to restoring funds to some work projects through a supplemental budget.
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GOP U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers was a member of an advisory board at a cell phone service provider operating in Latin America which admitted to collaborating with the Venezuelan government — then led by the now-deposed Nicolas Maduro — to spy on its citizens.
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Mike Rogers made almost $100K advising a company that helped Maduro regime spy on its citizens • Michigan Advance
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers was a member of an advisory board at Telefonica, a cell phone service provider operating largely in Latin America which admitted in 2022 to collaborating w...
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January 20, 2026 at 7:49 PM
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers was a member of an advisory board at a cell phone service provider operating in Latin America which admitted to collaborating with the Venezuelan government — then led by the now-deposed Nicolas Maduro — to spy on its citizens.
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Michigan AG Dana Nessel has launched an investigation to seek accountability for harms inflicted on Native American children at boarding schools in Michigan.
As @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social reports, it aims to document abuse, elevate survivor voices, and confront a shameful chapter in our history.
As @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social reports, it aims to document abuse, elevate survivor voices, and confront a shameful chapter in our history.
Nessel investigation seeks truth, accountability for harms at Michigan Native boarding schools • Michigan Advance
In an effort to bring truth and accountability into an oft-ignored piece of Michigan’s history, the Department of Attorney General is pursuing a criminal investigation into Native American boarding sc...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Michigan AG Dana Nessel has launched an investigation to seek accountability for harms inflicted on Native American children at boarding schools in Michigan.
As @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social reports, it aims to document abuse, elevate survivor voices, and confront a shameful chapter in our history.
As @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social reports, it aims to document abuse, elevate survivor voices, and confront a shameful chapter in our history.
Under the current law, Michigan farmers are barred from selling unpasteurized milk, however a set of bills from Republican Rep. Matt Maddock would permit farmers to sell raw milk directly to consumers. @michiganadvance.com
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Small farmers push Michigan House committee to back bills legalizing farm-to-consumer raw milk sales • Michigan Advance
As distrust in American health institutions and opposition to established health practices like vaccination increase, proponents of raw milk – which has not undergone pasteurization which kills diseas...
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January 15, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Under the current law, Michigan farmers are barred from selling unpasteurized milk, however a set of bills from Republican Rep. Matt Maddock would permit farmers to sell raw milk directly to consumers. @michiganadvance.com
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In her keynote remarks at the Detroit Auto Show Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for increased trade collaboration between the U.S. and Canada, criticizing the impact of tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump as having “taken a terrible toll.”
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Whitmer announces geologic hydrogen investment, emphasizes collaboration at Detroit Auto Show • Michigan Advance
In her keynote remarks at the Detroit Auto Show on Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for increased collaboration between the U.S. and Canada in auto manufacturing and trade more broadly, while cr...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:48 PM
In her keynote remarks at the Detroit Auto Show Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for increased trade collaboration between the U.S. and Canada, criticizing the impact of tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump as having “taken a terrible toll.”
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In a push to start the year off with a potential bipartisan win, the Republican-led Michigan House has revived a piece of legislation aimed at banning cell phones in schools after a failed vote on the bill last July.
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Michigan House Republicans kick off 2026 with renewed vote on school cell phone ban • Michigan Advance
In a push to start the year off with a potential bipartisan win, the Republican-led Michigan House has revived a piece of legislation aimed at banning cell phones in schools after a failed vote on the...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:04 PM
In a push to start the year off with a potential bipartisan win, the Republican-led Michigan House has revived a piece of legislation aimed at banning cell phones in schools after a failed vote on the bill last July.
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A Ford factory worker caught on video heckling President Donald Trump as a “pedophile protector” has been identified as 40-year-old TJ Sabula, a member of UAW Local 600.
Sabula, who has been suspended by Ford, says he has “no regrets”.
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A Ford factory worker caught on video heckling President Donald Trump as a “pedophile protector” has been identified as 40-year-old TJ Sabula, a member of UAW Local 600.
Sabula, who has been suspended by Ford, says he has “no regrets”.
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A Ford worker called out Trump. The president flipped him off. Now, he's been suspended. • Michigan Advance
Updated on 1/14/26 at 7:25 a.m. A union-backed auto worker at Ford Motor Co. was caught on video heckling President Donald Trump as a “pedophile protector” when he visited a Dearborn factory on Tuesda...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:39 PM
ICYMI
A Ford factory worker caught on video heckling President Donald Trump as a “pedophile protector” has been identified as 40-year-old TJ Sabula, a member of UAW Local 600.
Sabula, who has been suspended by Ford, says he has “no regrets”.
Story from @bensolis1.bsky.social
A Ford factory worker caught on video heckling President Donald Trump as a “pedophile protector” has been identified as 40-year-old TJ Sabula, a member of UAW Local 600.
Sabula, who has been suspended by Ford, says he has “no regrets”.
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The Michigan Association of State Universities shared a report Tuesday detailing the financial impact the state’s 15 public universities have across the state’s economy, bringing in $45 billion in new economic activity while supporting more than 129,000 jobs statewide.
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State universities in Michigan yield high return on state investments, according to new report • Michigan Advance
On Tuesday, the Michigan Association of State Universities shared a report detailing the financial impact the state’s 15 public universities have across the state’s economy, bringing in nearly $45 bil...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:45 AM
The Michigan Association of State Universities shared a report Tuesday detailing the financial impact the state’s 15 public universities have across the state’s economy, bringing in $45 billion in new economic activity while supporting more than 129,000 jobs statewide.
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Following the Michigan Public Service Commission’s conditional decision to allow DTE Energy to supply power to a data center in Saline Township, the attorney general and a coalition of advocacy groups are asking regulators to rehear the case. @michiganadvance.com
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Nessel and advocates seek rehearing on conditional approval of DTE data center contracts • Michigan Advance
Following the Michigan Public Service Commission’s decision to sign off on a set of contracts for DTE Energy to supply 1.4 gigawatts of power to a data center in Saline Township, Michigan’s attorney g...
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January 9, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Following the Michigan Public Service Commission’s conditional decision to allow DTE Energy to supply power to a data center in Saline Township, the attorney general and a coalition of advocacy groups are asking regulators to rehear the case. @michiganadvance.com
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced her plan to reform the state's healthcare system if elected governor Thursday. The centerpiece of that promise? Revamping the Department of Health and Human Services. @michiganadvance.com
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As Michigan’s August primary draws closer, Benson promises focus on affordable health care • Michigan Advance
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, one of four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to be the next governor, is ringing in the election year with a plan she says will ensure health ca...
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January 8, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced her plan to reform the state's healthcare system if elected governor Thursday. The centerpiece of that promise? Revamping the Department of Health and Human Services. @michiganadvance.com
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U.S. Reps. Haley Stevens (D-Birmingham), Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor), Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Hillary Scholten (D-Grand Rapids) were among those introducing a bill to close major regulatory gaps and strengthen government oversight on PFAS air pollution.
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Michigan Democrats introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen protections against PFAS air pollution • Michigan Advance
Four of Michigan’s Democratic representatives joined with Republicans from New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia on Tuesday in introducing a bill they say would close major regulatory gaps and strengthe...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:14 PM
U.S. Reps. Haley Stevens (D-Birmingham), Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor), Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Hillary Scholten (D-Grand Rapids) were among those introducing a bill to close major regulatory gaps and strengthen government oversight on PFAS air pollution.
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I talked with EGLE Director Phil Roos yesterday about the department's environmental protection efforts in 2025, and EGLE's main priorities for 2026. @michiganadvance.com
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Year-end reports from Michigan’s environmental agency show progress on several persisting issues • Michigan Advance
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has reported progress on multiple longtime areas of concern in a set of reports summarizing its accomplishments in 2025. With the agency,...
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January 7, 2026 at 8:15 PM
I talked with EGLE Director Phil Roos yesterday about the department's environmental protection efforts in 2025, and EGLE's main priorities for 2026. @michiganadvance.com
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Michigan’s top doc says current vaccine guidance will remain despite new CDC schedule
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Michigan’s top doc says current vaccine guidance will remain despite new CDC schedule • Michigan Advance
The federal government is recommending fewer childhood vaccinations, but the state of Michigan is saying no way. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday recommended that the prev...
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January 6, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Michigan’s top doc says current vaccine guidance will remain despite new CDC schedule
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A small group of supporters, some holding flowers, have gathered on Constitution Avenue for what they describe as a 5-year anniversary march honoring the Jan. 6, 2021, attack and the people, including police, who died as a result. They plan to march to the Capitol.
January 6, 2026 at 4:59 PM
A small group of supporters, some holding flowers, have gathered on Constitution Avenue for what they describe as a 5-year anniversary march honoring the Jan. 6, 2021, attack and the people, including police, who died as a result. They plan to march to the Capitol.
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In recent months, there have been questions about whether the Corporation of Public Broadcasting would go into "hibernation" -- biding its time in case new funding eventually became available. That won't happen. The board of the CPB has voted to dissolve the organization.
January 5, 2026 at 6:32 PM
In recent months, there have been questions about whether the Corporation of Public Broadcasting would go into "hibernation" -- biding its time in case new funding eventually became available. That won't happen. The board of the CPB has voted to dissolve the organization.