Saturday, May 16, 2026

FCC

New FCC Chairman Makes Staff Moves

An Acting General Counsel, Chief of Staff and Senior Counsel have been selected; Media Bureau Chief Bill Lake to exit Jan. 31
US Congress

‘Local Radio Freedom Act’ Returns

Bipartisan resolutions were introduced in both the House and Senate that oppose any new performance fees for radio

With Congrats To Pai, House Dems Seek ‘Commitments’

A two-page letter sent to Pai asks him "to make several commitments"

Should We Want A Bipartisan FCC?

Mark Jamison, a visiting Fellow with the AEI and a part of the Trump FCC transition team, says "no." But, he was a strong reason why.
Entercom

Ed Stolz Loses Another Battle Against Entercom

Five Entercom/Sacramento stations granted license renewals by FCC; KDND 'Wee For a Wii'-related matter remains ongoing

Capital Assets Conference Gets Underway

Two-day event at NAB Headquarters to feature Mignon Clyburn as Jan. 24 luncheon keynoter

House Passes Bill On FCC Efficiency

the "Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2017," passed the House unanimously by voice vote.

It’s Now Official: Trump Picks Pai To Chair FCC

NAB, MMTC, other commissioners praise Pai on selection of FCC Chairman by President Trump
FCC

Final Stage Rule Met In Incentive Auction

The Final Stage Rule has finally been met, thanks to bidding in the top 40 PEAs by wireless companies

Radio, TV Journalists Ask For Trump Access Sit-Down

Access to government key request in letter from journalist groups to President-elect Trump and VP-elect Pence

Could The Incentive Auction Be Over Today?

Or, are we headed to Stage 5 of the Reverse Auction in a matter of days?
FCC

Are Three Cents The Fee For Stage 5?

Demand has deserted the Forward Auction almost as quickly as the FCC has constrained supply.

A Vote On FCC’s NCE Owner Reports?

House bill would "revoke certain changes to the ownership reporting requirements for noncommercial educational broadcast stations."
FCC

How Low Is The New Incentive Auction Clearing Price?

The new Clearing Cost as of Stage 4? It’s exactly $10,054,676,822 -- a huge step toward the auction's conclusion
Tom Wheeler

Wheeler Waves Goodbye With Aspen In Sight

Wheeler pleaded for one final time as FCC Chairman before joining Aspen as a senior fellow, to keep the Commission's Open Internet rules.