When President Donald Trump dealt a fatal blow to PBS and NPR, Alabama had an opportunity to move on from the liberal outlets that dominate public media.

Unfortunately, the day before the board overseeing Alabama Public Television was to decide how to handle it, Governor Kay Ivey gave cover to the board and maintained the status quo.

This is not what Alabamians voted for.

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.