California is creating refundable tax credits for qualifying news organizations that employ and hire journalists, giving broadcast newsrooms another potential source of support for local reporting. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2222, the Community NEWS Act, on September 30.…
The State Department’s Office of the Inspector General has found that the U.S. Agency for Global Media did not follow several key management practices when it sharply reduced its operations in 2025. The September evaluation examines USAGM’s response to Executive…
Broadcasters and EAS equipment manufacturer Sage Alerting Systems are urging the FCC to avoid forcing stations to replace functioning hardware as the agency considers software-based Emergency Alert System operations. The position comes in reply comments filed September 29 in the…
A new Katz Radio Group study finds Spanish-language radio has a strong cultural connection with Hispanic listeners, creating another selling point for stations and their advertisers. The custom survey of 584 U.S. Hispanic AM/FM listeners finds 87% listen in the…
Connoisseur Media has agreed to sell Classic Rock 94.3 WQCM-FM, licensed to Greencastle, Pennsylvania, to Family Life Ministries, pending FCC approval. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter. The Class A station operates at 3,500 watts and…
The FCC Media Bureau has removed the rule requiring radio and television broadcasters to file annual Form 395-B employment reports covering workforce race, ethnicity and gender. The action brings the FCC rules into line with a 2025 Fifth Circuit decision…
The FCC Media Bureau has begun a filing freeze covering minor modification applications for LPFM stations, FM translators and FM boosters. The freeze takes effect after 11:59 p.m. ET on October 2 and remains in place through 6 p.m. ET…
The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) is celebrating broadcasters across the state through its 2026 Upstate Regional Training Sessions and Awards Luncheons, recognizing winners of the Excellence in Broadcasting and Serving New York Community Awards. The statewide series combines…
The National Association of Broadcasters has opened submissions for its 41st annual Crystal Radio Awards, recognizing member radio stations for outstanding community service during the year ending September 30, 2026. Stations have until October 31 to submit their entries through…
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) honored Jesse Cole as its 2026 Georgian of the Year during a ceremony at Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah on Tuesday. GAB President Randy Gravley presented the organization’s highest award, recognizing Cole’s leadership, creativity…
