Wednesday, August 5, 2026

FCC

Here’s What The Media Bureau Just Rescinded

Two major moves largely scratch what theMedia Bureau had etched in not-so-permanent marker under a Democratic Chairman

KDND’s End: ‘Huge’ Public Interest Win

Media Action Center (MAC) and its founder call Entercom's KDND license surrender "a huge public interest victory"

Can We Modernize The FCC?

Implement a structure that moves away from antiquated silos, FCC landing team member Mark Jamison opines

ATSC 3.0 NPRM Lauded Ahead Of FCC Vote

Commission to vote on first steps for broadcasters on new digital TV standard

Pai’s Pilot Program Propels Transparency

Should it be successful, program will "give the public much more insight into the Commission’s activities," Chairman Pai says

FCC Brings New Possibilities To AM Revitalization

Expanding siting for a FM translator could give AM revitalization efforts a further shot in the arm

Laura Stefani Rises At A Big D.C. Law Firm

Her primary practice areas include media, telecommunications, IP, internet law, technical innovation, litigation and gov't relations

This D.C. Lawyer Wants Easing Of Anti-Collusion Rules

The Incentive Auction "has handcuffed" the broadcast TV industry in many respects for more than a year, this D.C. attorney says
Scott Flick

The FCC’s First Steps On Broadcast Deregulation

What is the immediate impact? First of all, the change won't go into effect immediately, Pillsbury partner Scott Flick notes

Here Are February’s Most Important Dates

We've outlined those dates for you, so you avoid any last-minute crunches or outright forgetting about them
Ajit Pai

Why Is Ajit Pai’s So Defensive?

Pai will represent the FCC in interagency matters pertaining to public safety, homeland security, and defense and related matters

Tom Wheeler’s STB Plan Officially Dead

NAB says, "We're pleased that this proposal is being shelved." NCTA, ACA offer no immediate comment to RBR + TVBR
Michael O'Rielly

FCC OKs Public Inspection File Changes

Commissioner O’Rielly’s "diligent work to identify unnecessary paperwork burdens" singled out
David Honig

MMTC To FCC: Give Class C4 An NPRM

MMTC President Emeritus/Senior Advisor David Honig said the proposal allows nearly 800 Class A stations to double their power
FCC

SBAs To FCC: OK Internet-based Recruiting

A coalition of nearly every state broadcasters association in the U.S. filed joint comments with the FCC