D.C. Circuit Denies Stay of ‘Low Power Protection Act’

In late January, the owner of a low-power digital television station sought to put a stop to the "Low Power Protection Act" — a law the FCC unanimously enacted despite opposition from the Frank Copsidas-created LPTV Broadcasters Association. Last week, the court ruled against the LPTV licensee.
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Biden’s Federal Budget Proposal Gives Significant Raises To FCC, CPB

On Monday, President Joe Biden outlined his $7.3 trillion federal budget plan for the 2025 fiscal year. Included in that plan is a substantial increase in funds for the Federal Communications Commission and a future raise for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. If the White House's proposal passes, the FCC will get $390,192,000 - an increase of 14.8%.
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Both Biden and Trump Turn To AM/FM To Sway Key Multicultural Vote

"Meeting voters where they are," is the reasoning behind President Joe Biden's multi-million dollar radio advertising push in battleground states, announced on Friday. The six-week push comes as former President Donald Trump also turns to the reach of AM/FM. With both sides looking for an edge, President Biden's camp is pouring $30 million in total ads and strategic tours across pivotal battleground states.

Comment Period Finalized For Multilingual EAS NPRM

The FCC has announced when comments and, subsequently, reply comments are due for the public to chime in on PS Docket No. 15-94 — designed to make it easier for emergency managers to send alerts to those who do not understand English over the nation’s broadcast airwaves.
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Political Ad Influence Depends on Preferred Media

With the State of the Union now in the rear view mirror, big political ad placements are only poised to blossom in the coming weeks. But where should political advertising go?

FCC Chair Laments Spectrum Auction Authority Loss

Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel took note of that unwelcomed anniversary, issuing a statement that put a spotlight on the potential next steps "in light of this reality for the agency."
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VPM Cleared For New Blue Ridge Channel

A principal NPR and PBS Member serving Virginia has received the FCC's blessing to add a channel to its Table of Allotments for a city between the college town of Charlottesville and Staunton, along the busy I-81 corridor to the south of the home of James Madison University.

FCC’s Carr Applaudes TikTok Legislation

The senior Republican Commissioner on the FCC has spoken out in favor of bipartisan legislation aimed at fully addressing "the risks" posed by popular social media app TikTok by banning it in the U.S. — unless it "genuinely" divests from its ties to the Communist Party of China.

Good Karma Gets FCC OK For ‘MVP Modification

The broadcasting arm of the Milwaukee-based company helmed by Craig Karmazin has received FCC approval to modify the facilities of an AM station that years ago was home to WLUP and, before that, WCFL.  The Chicago change was granted over the objection of an individual in Berwyn, Ill.
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FCC Update To ‘Part 73’ Rules Now Effective

The new "Part 73" rules impact full power and Class A TV services, as the FCC adopted rules that it believes reflect the transition from analog to digital-only operations and the completion of the post-incentive auction transition to a smaller television band with fewer channels.

Portland, Ore. LPFM Gets FCC Fine Cancellation

The Media Bureau has cancelled a proposed fine handed to the licensee of a low-powered FM station serving the Oregon metropolis that is "dedicated to playing under-heard Rock music from around the globe."

Big Cable Nets Get An Audio Description Exemption

Three top cable television networks have won an exemption from the FCC's audio description rules applicable to the top five national non-broadcast networks.  Why? It has everything to do with the lack of non-live programming in prime-time.

FM Digital Supplemental Comment Dates Affirmed

The FCC's Media Bureau has established a comment and reply comment period for those wishing to chime in on a “Petition for Clarification,” submitted jointly by the NAB and HD Radio parent Xperi Inc., pertaining to a Notice for Proposed Rulemaking on FM digital power.
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NAB Affirms Its Latest D.C. Policy Agenda

Reach. Trust. Public Safety. Localism. Marketplace realities.  These are some of the key themes reflecting the NAB Broadcasters' Policy Agenda for the 118th Congress, shared by the organization at time when the fight for AM radio has become a major endeavor.

Cumulus Moves Ahead With Foreign Ownership Ask

Cumulus Media is gaining attention for a move that's not directly related to that plan's enactment, but is tied to the party that prompted the decision to move forward with the effort: Singapore-based Renew Group.