PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island's public media entities announced they're offering buyouts to their staff, plus the possibility of additional layoffs down the line, as a result of federal funding cuts from July.

Pam Johnston, the CEO of Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio, said in a statement this news was relayed to staff during a meeting on Wednesday.

"In response to the government defunding, we have scrutinized our budget and reduced expenses wherever possible while navigating the complexities of our merger," she explained. "We've also received an outpouring of support from our community and have hosted two of our most successful pledge drives ever. Despite these efforts, it is not enough to close the financial gap."

The cuts came from a rescissions package passed by Congr

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