Washington Beat

Introducing the Senate's companion to the newest iteration of the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) — the all-important pledge from Members of Congress to block any potential legislation that would impose new performance fees on broadcast radio stations for music airplay, namely the "American Music Fairness Act."

Two years ago, Joe Crowley emerged as the Chairman of pro-recording industry lobbying group musicFIRST. Now, there's a change in leadership, with Crowley exiting. His duties will be divided up by two individuals serving as co-Chairmen.

Support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act continues to grow on Capitol Hill, and support the legislation has come from numerous organizations representing diverse, rural and public safety interests.  Add AARP to the list of the bill's supporters.

The FCC is now accepting applications from graduating law students and current judicial clerks for its Fall 2024 Attorney Honors Program. The Attorney Honors Program is the FCC’s primary vehicle for hiring entry-level attorneys.

A Media Financial Management Meet Up regional event is heading to NAB Headquarters in Washington, D.C. And, it will see a panel of AI experts gather to share insights on a specific aspect of Artificial Intelligence as it pertains to broadcast media finance.

Curious as to when the voting members of the FCC will be holding their monthly Open Meetings next year? The calendar has just been released by the Commission.

The ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee has announced three senior staff promotions within the legislative body in the upper house of Congress that maintains oversight of the Federal Communications Commission.

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.

The senior Republican Commissioner on the FCC will be participating in an upcoming discussion alongside former agency General Counsels, hosted by a major communication law firm, that's primed to focus on opportunities to reform enforcement practices.

The bad news for Valleydale Broadcasting LLC is that it is being hit with a fine for failing to get a required document in...

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Creating a “Glide Path” for AM radio station owners that preserves minority ownership following AM's end is an MMTC suggestion

As the freshly minted Chairman of the FCC, Ajit Pai has made it clear that bringing the "digital opportunity" to all Americans is one of his principal goals as leader of the Commission. In his opening remarks Wednesday at a Senate Commerce Committee FCC oversight hearing held on a balmy day in Washington, Pai made it clear that he's springing into action on four key areas he plans on emphasizing "so long as I am privileged to serve as Chairman."

In an exclusive interview with RBR + TVBR, Rep. Ted Deutch explains why he has emerged as a key member of Congress on the issue of performance rights and radio's "fair share" — something many industry leaders have assailed as a "tax on radio."