The FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) intended to support local journalism has sparked concerns about the elimination of the Main Studio Rule. Originally eliminated in 2017 to cut costs, the NPRM questions the effectiveness of the Main Studio Elimination Order, suggesting it may not have fostered more and better local content. The proposed rule would grant priority staff review for licensees providing at least three hours of locally originated programming per week. The FCC seeks input on defining locally originated programming and the local market. Republican Commissioner Brendan Carr dissents, expressing dismay at tying localism proposals to questioning the Main Studio Rule decision. Broadcasters can submit comments for 30 days after Federal Register publication, with an additional 30 days for reply comments.