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Arkansas state Sen. Mark Johnson. He represents Conway, which is home to Arkansas PBS, but he voted in favor of a bill abolishing its board in part because the Arkansas PBS Foundation lobbied him to vote against it, objecting to its potential mix of public and private funds for the purpose. The state Senate voted in favor of legislation to eliminate both the PBS board and the board that oversees the state library, citing concerns about mismanagement. (Wisconsin Examiner — Feb. 16, 2025)