Saturday, June 27, 2026

Is Brandt Hershman The Next FCC Commissioner?

A little-known state legislator from the Midwest with close ties to the new VP could be the third GOP member of the Commission
FCC

Here’s How To Prepare For FCC Auction’s Next Step

Get ready for a mock auction, the FCC says
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB: Auction Repack Progress Form ‘A Good Start’

NAB wants no suggestions that broadcasters would need backup facilities that fail to maintain coverage for an indefinite period

Who’s Joining Pai At MMTC Event?

Mignon Clyburn and Michael O'Rielly are set to appear, as are three former FCC Chairmen -- none of whom are Tom Wheeler

Pai Pressed To Kill Wheeler’s STB Plan

19 House Republicans want the Tom Wheeler-drafted set-top box proposal killed once and for all

Senate Commerce Committee OK’s FCC Reform Bill

Among the bills now set for a full Senate vote is S.174, or the "Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act"
FCC

Here’s The January FCC Open Meeting Agenda

On the agenda for discussion by the three-member Commission is one item that has a big impact on radio and TV broadcasters
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