Wednesday, August 5, 2026

FCC

FCC Takes Next Step To Conclude Spectrum Auction

The FCC is doubling the increment percentage used to set new clock prices for all spectrum in each round
FCC

Post-Incentive Auction Transition Plan Set

Methodology set to firm up construction deadlines for stations shifting to new homes following the incentive auction
Michael O'Rielly

O’Rielly To Keynote Hispanic Radio Conference

The Republican FCC Commissioner will discuss a wide range of topics involving the new FCC

Should The FCC Review ‘Harms’ Of Cable Bundles?

The ACA and a group of indie programmers have urged the FCC to "address the harms associated with channel bundling"

NTIA Reauthorization Hearing Set For Next Week

House members "take a holistic look at the NTIA with an eye toward updating the NTIA Organization Act for the 21st Century."

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"