Saturday, May 16, 2026

FCC

Station double dips on late renewal violation

KAZA-AM Gilroy CA had the misfortune of losing its GM to a fatal illness.
TV Remote

Television news: ATBA, CBS, Discovery, TW

In today’s collection of items, the LPTV community makes it is case overseas...
FCC

Gallup radio station agrees to decree

The FCC and the licensee of KGLP-FM Gallup NM have agreed to settle the issue of alleged violations.

Contest rules key next FCC meeting

The five FCC commissioners will convene before the public Friday 11/21/14...

Sneak peek at FCC TV plans

Ownership rules, SSAs and the definition of an MVPD are on the FCC’s agenda.
FCC

Keeping up with regs didn’t click for KLYX

A school district FM station in rural Nevada failed to apply for a license renewal...
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB less than enamored by FCC’s “old college try”

NAB states the effort includes the FCC’s attempt to put “lipstick on a pig.”
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

Caffeine clothing companies settle with FTC

Two clothing manufacturers are banned from making further statements about the weight-loss attributes of their wares.

Washington weighs in on net neutrality

Obama's internet proposal got the Washington DC PR machine operating in fifth gear.
Tom Wheeler

Long net neutrality slog likely getting longer

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler thanked President Barack Obama for weighing in on the topic of net neutrality.
U.S. Congress

Mr. Wheeler, tear down this silo

Republicans are expected to take a stab at revamping the now-ancient 1934 Communications Act.

NAB’s case against the FCC auction

The NAB has outlined its complaint against the FCC.
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

Can coffee really do that?

Were you aware that coffee could help you lose weight?

Rogers segues from Congress to Westwood One

Mike Rogers (R-MI) is exiting his post as Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

Calling plastic bags oxodegradable may be deceptive

One of the areas where the FTC is on the alert for deceptive advertising is in the green/environmentally-friendly area.