Alabama Public Television is cutting 11 positions, about 15% of its staff, after losing more than $2 million in federal funding, it announced on Thursday.

The cuts and staff reorganization take effect Sept. 30, before the start of the new fiscal year.

“This is a very difficult day for Alabama Public Television,” Wayne Reid, executive director of APT, said in a written statement. “The funding loss has forced us into a position we never wanted to face. I am deeply saddened that this situation has required us to eliminate valued positions. On behalf of APT, I want to sincerely thank our employees for their years of service, hard work, and dedication to our mission.”

Those losing their jobs include regional Emmy winners, an APT spokesman said.

Republicans in Congress approved in July $1.1

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