CPB's investment so far in reporting initiatives: $90 million

In the past three years, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has invested more than $90 million in federal funds on new journalism initiatives, points out the Associated Press. In one of CPB's local news initiatives, stations in Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico have hired nine reporters for its Fronteras: The Changing America Desk bureau. "I think we have a place at the table," and more respect, said Natalie Walsh, senior news producer, "now that we have the boots on the ground to back it up."