Saturday, May 16, 2026

Closed Caption

FCC open for suggestions on closed captioning

The FCC believes there are issues worth exploring.
Closed Caption

More FCC clarification on closed captioning

It is clearly going to be much more difficult for small television producers...
US Congress

A look at the new Senate Commerce Committee

The Senate panel that does most of the heavy lifting...
FCC

FCC set to sort LPFM applications

The FCC still has a pile of unresolved competitive situations to deal with.

Keenan keen on media advocacy

Kim Keenan has accepted the helm of the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council.

Hill Democrats taking aim at vapes

Legislators are urging the FDA to put an end to the targeting of teenagers by e-cigarette manufacturers.

Commissioners weigh in on O’Rielly confirmation

FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly received an early holiday gift from the US Senate...
Michael O'Rielly

Back in the saddle

The presence of Republican Michael O’Rielly on the Federal Communications Commission has been extended.
FCC

FCC looking deeper into closed captioning

There are questions as to who exactly is responsible for closed captioning insertion...

Nelson to get top Democratic CommComm post

The Senate Commerce Committee had openings at two key positions on the Democratic side of the aisle...
Broadcast Tower

For whom the bureau tolls

The licensee of a New Hampshire FM was seeking reinstatement after being deleted from the FCC Table of Allotments.
Microphone

Wireless mic comment period extended

One element of channel repacking for the incentive auction is finding a home for wireless microphones...

Incentive auction NPRM going public

The FCC’s latest roadmap to the incentive auction will be available for public comment.
FCC

Pathfinder agrees to decree in EAS case

The old familiar tones used to broadcast an EAS warning are to be used for no other purpose
FCC

Two companies told to CALM down

The installation of equipment to comply with the commercial softening CALM Act isn’t free...