 The President's budget proposal eliminates public media funding. Learn how you can help at lptv.org slash action. Haven't filed your federal taxes yet? Well April is just a week away and it's time to start thinking about filing. If you need help with filing your taxes there is a program at Central Lakes College in Brainerd that may be able to help. AARP is running a tax help program at the college for those who need help in filing their taxes. The program is free and certified by the IRS and the Minnesota Department of Revenue. The free tax help is run by volunteers of all ages each with a different background. I was a school teacher and a fellow that taught the tax class at Brainerd was a friend of mine and he must have thought I didn't have enough to do once I retired so he got me started in this and this is my 19th year doing this. The program is running at multiple locations in the area including the Crosby Library, Brainerd Library and the Brainerd Senior Center. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.